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 ...

Baptism is one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church ... and the Holy Spirit," erases this sin and allows the person to begin a new life in God's grace. Incorporation into the Church ...

Adult baptisms are ordinarily celebrated at Easter because, akin to Christ's resurrection, baptism signifies the beginning of a new life. Catholic baptisms have notably decreased in many Western ...