34 The rites for these stages are to be found ... and with good reason are accepted as brothers by the children of the Catholic Church." 81 "Baptism therefore constitutes the sacramental bond ...

Baptism is a significant moment in a Christian's life, marking the beginning of their journey in faith and their belonging to the Church of Christ.

The minister pours water the third time. It is desirable that should be one or two witnesses. If able to do this, an adult candidate is required to make a profession of faith, such as the Apostles ...

Notre Dame’s OCIA program, the largest in University history, is guiding 55 students through the process of initiation into the Catholic Church this Easter.

At least 30 people are expected to join the Catholic Church during the upcoming Easter Vigil in a parish in China's Beijing ...

It also strengthens and deepens the connection to the Church that is established at baptism. The sacrament ... there is no set age for the confirmation rite, and people are often confirmed as ...

There are symbols that are used in every Catholic rite and sacrament which represent ... and it serves as a reminder of the belief that in baptism people became part of God’s family and in ...