Catholics, how do you view baptism?

Question

I mean, according to your beliefs.

is it important or not?

Edith C, I never heard any Catholic say that. don't lie.

let me clarify, this question is for Catholics who really understand what Baptism is according to the Catholic faith and not just personal opinions and feelings.

Answer 1

new birth
gives baptismal sacramental grace
washes away original and actual sins
adoption by God
immersion into the death and resurrection of Christ
sacramental entrance into the Church
incorporation into the body of Christ
preparation for Communion
beginning of the pilgrimage of Christian Life
comissioning as an evangelist and channel of grace
union with all baptized Christians
spiritual circumcision and joining the covenant
first vows
freedom from captivity to sin and the Devil
become brother,property and disciple of Christ
liberation from the slavery and bondage of evil
entrance into a particular Christian community
relationship with godparents
experience the Baptism of Jesus by John
taking patron saints
dependence on grace

Answer 2

Normally Catholics are baptized as infants as are Orthodox Christians. Baptism removes the stain of original sin and bestows sanctifying grace on the person who receives it. We believe in the case of infants that the child is saved by the faith of the parents and grandparents. That is why it is current practice NOT to baptize children unless their parents are active participants in the life of the Church.

Each year at Easter, the Church welcomes Catechumens to the sacraments. Those who have not already received a valid baptism (according to the Trinitarian Formula) are baptized at that time. They have a sponsor who supports them through the process of becoming a Catholic and like a godparent is responsible for praying for and tending to the well being of that soul.

An adult who is baptized is cleansed of ALL sin. We believe were they to die at that moment they would enter Heaven immediately.

Peace

VB8

Answer 3

as quickly as you're baptised, you're welcomed into the Catholic church (no longer the development, the community). additionally (substantial), baptism washes away unique SIN, that's exceeded down from Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit, each and every finished human (i say this cus Jesus replaced right into a million/2 God and a million/2 guy) being to boot Mary (mom of Jesus) has been born with it. Thats the biggest area of baptism

Answer 4

Baptism is a sacrament of initiation into the Catholic Church.

From the Catechism:

1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua),4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water and in the word."

Answer 5

My parents gave me the wonderful gift of faith at Baptism. I became a Catholic 2 weeks after I was born, I was raised everyday with the Word of God. Now, 57 years later, I'm still grateful they gave me life in Christ.

Answer 6

Baptism is a sacrament of initiation, and is required for entering the Faith. If forgives original sin and all sins committed from the point of the baptism and backwards. It opens the believer to the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Answer 7

Hello,

I am RC and I share the same views as most other Christians that it is certainly necessary.

My main disagreement I have with my own church is the idea of having infant baptism. I do not think one ought to be baptized until they are old enough to understand the basis of Christianity and their relationship to Christ. Some argue the case for original sin but that is a theological concept thanks to the works of St. Augustine and not clear or exact in the New Testament.

Cheers,

Michael Kelly

Answer 8

It's an essential part of being Catholic.

Answer 9

Anointment

Answer 10

Sacred