Baptism is a powerful symbol of Jesus' blood washing us of our sins. Of course, it will not mean anything if there's no personal relation to Him. And even after being baptized a christian still needs His forgiveness for the sins committed after that.
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are given in baptism. We grow in them by practicing virtue throughout our lives and the gifts are sealed in us at confirmation.
Although many churches and faiths practice "sprinkling" as a form of baptism, the Holy Bible (the original King James version) tells us that we must be totally immersed in water for it to be a true Christian baptism. In fact, the word "baptism" means "full immersion." It is the remission of our sins for which we will receive the Holy Spirit. And that's what everyone should be striving for in their lifetime: To have the Holy Spirit in us. (Referenced in Acts chapter 2...verse 38)
The two Sacraments that enable us to participate in Jesus Christ's priesthood are Baptism and Holy Orders. Through Baptism, we are incorporated into Christ's priesthood and share in His mission of proclaiming the Good News. Through Holy Orders, men are ordained to the ministerial priesthood, enabling them to act in the person of Christ and offer the Sacrifice of the Mass.
Baptism is a way of cleansing yourself in Christianity. When you get baptized, Christians think of it as becoming a new life. As you fall into the water, your old self goes away, and as you get out of the water, your life is renewed. +++++ The baptism which is required for salvation is through the Living Water (Jesus Christ). The Bible frequently says to be baptized in His name and receive the Holy Spirit. There's nothing wrong with water baptism (immersion in water), yet this does not save a person. Salvation is given to us through believing that Jesus is God and putting our trust in Him. The Bible tells us that we need to acknowledge He is God by confessing the Truth with our mouth. By asking Him for salvation, we are acknowledging our sinfulness and that He alone is able to save us. Ask Him to fill you with His Holy Spirit. His Holy Spirit is our seal of salvation. Some reference verses: Acts 8:20, Acts 4:12, Acts 2:38, Acts 19:1-6 - Baptism is immersion. When a person is "baptized," he is completely immersed in something. When a person is "baptized by the Holy Spirit," he is immersed in God's Spirit. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is the literal baptism. Every other baptism pictures, or typifies, the baptism of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:5).   There are seven baptisms in total. The six other baptisms include: Moses baptism (1 Corinthians 10:2), John's baptism (also known as "the baptism of repentance" Acts 19:3), the baptism of sufferings (Matthew 20:22; Mark 10:38), the Jewish baptism (Acts 2:38), the Gentile baptism (Matt. 28:19; Acts 8:37-38), and the baptism of fire (Matthew 3:11; Luke 3:16). They all point to the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Baptism is a way of cleansing yourself in Christianity. When you get baptized, Christians think of it as becoming a new life. As you fall into the water, your old self goes away, and as you get out of the water, your life is renewed. +++++ The baptism which is required for salvation is through the Living Water (Jesus Christ). The Bible frequently says to be baptized in His name and receive the Holy Spirit. There's nothing wrong with water baptism (immersion in water), yet this does not save a person. Salvation is given to us through believing that Jesus is God and putting our trust in Him. The Bible tells us that we need to acknowledge He is God by confessing the Truth with our mouth. By asking Him for salvation, we are acknowledging our sinfulness and that He alone is able to save us. Ask Him to fill you with His Holy Spirit. His Holy Spirit is our seal of salvation. Some reference verses: Acts 8:20, Acts 4:12, Acts 2:38, Acts 19:1-6 - Baptism is immersion. When a person is "baptized," he is completely immersed in something. When a person is "baptized by the Holy Spirit," he is immersed in God's Spirit. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is the literal baptism. Every other baptism pictures, or typifies, the baptism of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:5).   There are seven baptisms in total. The six other baptisms include: Moses baptism (1 Corinthians 10:2), John's baptism (also known as "the baptism of repentance" Acts 19:3), the baptism of sufferings (Matthew 20:22; Mark 10:38), the Jewish baptism (Acts 2:38), the Gentile baptism (Matt. 28:19; Acts 8:37-38), and the baptism of fire (Matthew 3:11; Luke 3:16). They all point to the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
There are two baptisms of significant importance, one is baptism by water when one repents of their sins and covenants with the Lord not to sin again. He comes forth from the water as a clean person. Then there is the baptism of the Spirit, this is given after the baptism by water. This second baptism insures the recipient that the Holy Spirit will always be available to them so long a they remain worthy.
It is sanctifying grace, which makes our soul holy and pleasing to God and without which we cannot enter heaven.
Sacramentals remind us of things and they symbolize things as well.-Rosary (Reminds us of Mary)-Scapular (Reminds us of Mary)-Candles (Symbolizes Jesus is the light if the world)-Statues of saints (Reminds us of the saints and what they did)-Pictures of saints (Reminds us of the saints and what they did)-Holy water (Reminds us of our baptism)-The crucifix (Reminds us of the death Jesus went through so that we may be saved)To name a few... There are many, many more.
All baptisms are recorded in the parish where it was performed. Write to the parish there. If documentation is needed by the US parish for a liturgical reason (ie. marriage, Holy Orders, annulment), provide them with the address of the parish in Mexico and they usually will make the contact.
Well I mean he says that he sent down his Holy Spirit so he will be with us
Confirmation
Roman Catholic AnswerThe seven sacraments of the Church are Baptism, Confirmation, and the Most Holy Eucharist known as the sacraments of initiation. Penance, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick, or Unction.