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Baptism is simply a symbol of being cleansed by God. It is also the outward announcement that you have choosen God as your savior.
Catholic AnswerParaphrased from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit. Baptism really frees you completely from Original Sin and all actual sin committed up until then, and you are reborn as a son of God. You are made a member of Christ and incorporated into His Christ. "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water and in the word." Roman Catechism II, 2, 5; cf. Council of Florence: Denzinger-Schonmetzer, Enchiridion Symbolorum, definitionum et declarationum de rebus fidei et morum (1965).
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∙ 14y agoBaptism frees a person from the original sin what Adam and Eve created. It gifts you with the power of the Holy Spirit. It makes you a part of the Catholic Church and you are entitled to eternal life and find a place in Heaven with the heavenly father.
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∙ 11y agoBaptism received as a child welcomes the child into the flock of the faithful. The Sponsors of the child through their faith, the infant is received in Christ's Church become recipients of his grace.
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Whatever its spiritual importance, baptism, by itself, has no effect on anyone's life. Some people may not realise they were never baptised, for whatever reason, yet lead exemplary Christian lives. Other people may have been baptised yet on reaching adulthood decide no longer to consider themselves Christian, in which case baptism becomes irrelevant in their lives.
It is the belief in the power and importance of baptism that is likely to affect your daily life. If you believe that baptism makes you spiritually a better person, then this can affect your self-image. You may believe that, having been baptised, the Holy Spirit guides you through life. On the other hand, if you believe that infant baptism has left you trapped as a Christian although you prefer not to be a Christian, then this too can affect your daily life.
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∙ 13y agoTo get closer to god
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How is a baptism pool used in a baptism?
The Baptism Pool holds the water that will be used for the Baptism.
What are the symbols for a Jewish baptism?
There is no such thing as a Jewish baptism.
How do the Hebrew celebrate their baptism?
There is no baptism in the Jewish religion. Only Christians have baptism.
Why is there a blessing at baptism?
that is the point of baptism
What is the Jehovah witness baptism called?
Baptism
Is the pineapple a symbol of baptism?
=== === === ===No it is not the symbol of Baptism!
How do you find a Baptism Certificate from 1973 in Mexico City?
The baptism will be in the church records where the baptism was done.
When was Baptism of Fire created?
How I know that I am undergoing Baptism of Fire?
Differences and similarities between baptism of water baptism of blood and baptism of desire?
Similarites being the water baptism is a physical act and the baptism of desire is not the way that Jesus was baptized. Rather the desire is actually a desire to not have to do more than just think about baptism.
What has the author Richard Pengilly written?
Richard Pengilly has written: 'The Scripture guide to baptism' -- subject(s): Baptism, Biblical teaching, Infant baptism 'The Scripture guide to baptism' -- subject(s): Controversial literature, Baptism, Biblical teaching 'The Scripture guide to baptism' -- subject(s): Controversial literature, Baptism, Biblical teaching
Was John the Baptist's baptism christian baptism?
Yes he was actually the first one to give christian baptism
What is baptism bowl?
Baptism bowl is the container that holds the water for baptism.
