Sacrament of Baptism

Baptism is the first sacrament of initiation. It frees us from original sin, makes us children of God, and incorporates us into the Church, the Body of Christ.

Baptism is necessary for salvation as Christ Himself affirmed: “Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:5).

Baptism has multiple spiritual effects:

• Forgiveness of Sin: Cleanses original sin and personal sins.
• New Birth: Makes the baptized a new creation in Christ.
• Incorporation into the Church: Baptism brings unity with the Body of Christ.
• Indelible Mark: Baptism imprints a spiritual mark on the soul, signifying belonging to Christ forever.