The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 174: Summary of the Sacrament of Baptism (2025)
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Jun 23, 2025 Explore the essence of Baptism as a profound grace and gift from God, independent of human merit. Discover how this sacrament symbolizes new life in Christ while emphasizing forgiveness and belonging as a child of God. Delve into succinct insights that can help clarify this foundational aspect of the Catholic faith for oneself and others. Reflect on the transformative power of Baptism and its significance in the journey of Christian initiation.
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Essence and Effects of Baptism
- Baptism is the start of new life and a necessary step for salvation, involving water and the Trinity's invocation.
- It grants rich grace including sin forgiveness, adoption into God's family, and a permanent spiritual character.
Baptism as Grace, Sacraments as Response
- Baptism is a pure grace and gift from God without requiring any human merit.
- All other sacraments after baptism are responses to God's invitation.
God's Invitation Through Sacraments
- God actively seeks us through sacraments like reconciliation and communion.
- Rather than us begging God, He begs us to give His mercy and love another chance.