The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 172: What Does Baptism Do?

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Jun 21, 2023
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Symbolism of Baptism Elements

  • Baptism symbolizes death, purification, renewal, and regeneration through water immersion.
  • Its symbols must remain intact to preserve the sacrament's meaning and effect.
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Baptism Erases All Sin

  • Baptism cleanses all sins: original, personal, and punishment for sin.
  • It removes barriers to entering God's Kingdom but leaves temporal consequences and concupiscence.
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Baptism Makes Us God's Children

  • Baptism transforms us into new creatures, adopted children of God, sharing His divine nature.
  • It gives sanctifying grace to live by faith, hope, love, and the Holy Spirit’s power.
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