What is Baptism?

 

 

 

Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua). The word "Baptism" comes from the Greek baptizein which means to "plunge" or "immerse". The "immersion" into water symbolizes dying with Christ, from which one rises up by resurrection with him. Person is now "reborn" in Christ.

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit..." Matthew 28:19

 




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