1253. Baptism is the sacrament of faith.54 But faith needs the community of believers. It is only within the faith of the Church that each of the faithful can believe. the faith required for Baptism is not a perfect and mature faith, but a beginning that is called to develop. the catechumen or the godparent is asked: “What do you ask of God’s Church?” the response is: “Faith!”
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273. How did he institute the Eucharist?
184. How do the bishops carry out their mission of teaching?
394. How are sins distinguished according to their gravity?
588. What does “Hallowed be thy Name” mean?
378. What are the human virtues?
437. What is the bond between the Decalogue and the Covenant?
331. How is the sacrament of Holy Orders celebrated?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How does Job 38:1-11 reveal God’s sovereignty in the midst of suffering?
What does the Bible say about the wrath of God and how does it relate to the need for salvation?
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
The Fall of Mankind: How Did Adam and Eve’s Disobedience Affect the World? (Genesis 3:1-24)
What is the significance of the founding of the church in Ephesus described in Acts 19:1-10?
How is prayer seen in the Psalms as an expression of dependence on God?
