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from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
Symbols of the Holy Spirit
694 Water. The symbolism of water signified the Holy Spirit's action in Baptism, since after the invocation of the Holy Spirit it becomes the efficacious sacramental sign of new birth; just as the gestation of our first birth took place in water; so the water of Baptism truly signifies that our birth into divine life is given to us in the Holy Spirit. As "by one Spirit we were all baptized," so we are also "made to drink of one Spirit." (1 Cor 12:13) Thus the Spirit is also personally the living water welling up from Christ crucified (Jn 19:34; 1 Jn 5:8) as its source and welling up in us to eternal life. (Cf. Jn 4:10-14; 7:38; Ex 17:1-6; Isa 55:1; Zech 14:8; 1 Cor 10:4; Rev 21:6; 22:17)
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Is Reconciliation the sacrament that completes Baptism?
No, the Sacrament of Confirmation completes Baptism.
What sacrament must you receive before receiving any other?
Baptism is the sacrament of initiation in which one becomes a child of God. It is impossible to receive any other sacraments without first receiving Baptism. Sacraments are real, physical acts but they are also symbols of the grace which is received from God. Trying to receive another sacrament without Baptism would only be going through the motions.
What is an example of a sacrament?
Baptism
Should the word Baptism be capitalized?
Only when referring to the religious sacrament or rite: "Sacrament of Holy Baptism". In referring to the event (e.g. "my child's baptism), it is not.
Who is the celebrant of the sacrament of baptism?
your dad
What sacrament is related with confirmation?
Baptism.
What is the sacrament of your dying and rising?
baptism
What are the seven scaments called?
Sacrament of Baptism Sacrament of Communion Sacrament of Confirmation Sacrament of Marriage Sacrament of Annoiting of the Sick Sacrament of Holy Orders Sacrament of Marriage
What is the name of the sacrament that makes us a member of God's family?
Baptism
What is the name of the sacrament where you receive Jesus?
baptism
Words and water are used for what sacrament?
Baptism
What is the seventh sacrament?
The 7 sacraments... Sacrament of baptism sacrament of confirmation sacrament of holy eucharist sacrament of penance sacrament of extreme unction sacrament of holy orders sacrament of matrimony
