1214. This sacrament is called Baptism, after the central rite by which it is carried out: to baptize (Greek baptizein) means to “plunge” or “immerse”; the “plunge” into the water symbolizes the catechumen’s burial into Christ’s death, from which he rises up by resurrection with him, as “a new creature.”6
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405. What is the foundation of the authority of society?
302. What are the essential elements of the sacrament of Reconciliation?
142. What is the work of the Spirit in Mary?
354. What is the relationship between the sacraments and the death of a Christian?
547. Is there a prayer of Mary in the Gospel?
474. What duty do we have toward our body?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
Who are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and what is their significance?
What is the meaning of Christ’s death and how does it bring justification to sinners?
What is the church’s role in promoting reconciliation according to Philemon 1:6?
What does the statement “God so loved the world that he gave his son” in John 3:16 mean?
The Fall of Mankind: How Did Adam and Eve’s Disobedience Affect the World? (Genesis 3:1-24)
What does the Bible say about loving and serving your brothers and sisters?
