Doctrinal Focus

The Holy Spirit

  • The Holy Spirit was given to us at our Baptism
  • The Church
  • At Baptism, we are welcomed into God's family, the Church.
  • Sacraments of Initiation
  • When we were baptised, we were given God's life.
  • The water of life and the light are key symbols of Baptism.
  • In Baptism we receive God's life (grace).

General Articles

  • Baptism Bridges the Chasm Between Our World and GOD's | Mary Beth Bonacci [Arlington Catholic Herald, 1995]
    "At some point Christ entered your lives and invited you to a greater awareness of your baptismal consecration; with God;s grace and the help of a believing community you grew in understanding of your Christian identity and your rol
  • Baptism Saves us from Slavery to Sin | Pope John Paul II [L'Osservatore Romano, 1997]
    "Baptism frees man from original sin and forgives his sins, saves him from slavery to evil and is a sign of his rebirth in the Holy Spirit, it imparts to him a new life", the Holy Father said during the Mass he celebrated in the Sistine Chapel on Sun
  • Baptism Is Foundation Of Communion | John Paul II [Vatican, 1998]
    The Holy Father's General Audience Address of April 15, 1998 in which he continues his catechesis on Jesus Christ and the Great Jublilee, the 12th in the series.

Blackline Masters / Activity Sheets

  • Baptism
    Circle the things you would find at a Baptism.

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