2156. The sacrament of Baptism is conferred “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”85 In Baptism, the Lord’s name sanctifies man, and the Christian receives his name in the Church. This can be the name of a saint, that is, of a disciple who has lived a life of exemplary fidelity to the Lord. the patron saint provides a model of charity; we are assured of his intercession. the “baptismal name” can also express a Christian mystery or Christian virtue. “Parents, sponsors, and the pastor are to see that a name is not given which is foreign to Christian sentiment.”86
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
478. What care must be given to the dying?
208. What is the particular judgment?
417. Is such a law perceived by everyone?
484. In danger of war, who has the responsibility for the rigorous evaluation of these conditions?
8. What are the next stages of God’s Revelation?
474. What duty do we have toward our body?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does God’s sovereignty over human history mean, as described in Zephaniah 1:15?
How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)
How does the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua demonstrate God’s faithfulness?
What is the divine nature of Jesus Christ, as described in Mark 1:1?
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the sanctification of the Christian?
How can we flee the appearances of evil, as described in 1 Thessalonians 5:22?
