Baptism is one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church and the first of the sacraments of Christian initiation, followed by Confirmation and the Eucharist. According to the Holy Scriptures and ...

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Just like being “born again,” the symbol of baptism is a way of life, not a repetitive ritual. Since I was baptized at the age of eight by my pastor father, I haven’t really lingered on the meaning of ...

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Partisans of infant baptism probe a middle way. Supporters of believers’ baptism worry about youth. Here a Lutheran theologian defends “believers’ baptism of infants” while a Southern Baptist ...

Baptisms at Faith Family Church involve both a person’s biological and church family. The events are often filled with cheering, music and applause. Some emerge from the water laughing and smiling.

The Mormon ordinance of baptism, which Mormons believe is essential if a person is to receive salvation. Mormons believe that baptism is essential if a person is to receive salvation and return to ...

I felt I should write to give the true meaning of baptism to correct the wrong statements made by some pastors. Judging from what I hear them say, it is obvious that they are ignorant of the theology ...