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 ...

THERE are about 5000 baptisms in Brisbane each year and it represents one of the best opportunities for the Church to welcome ...

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the World Today I have been wondering if we take baptism for granted. Maybe because ..

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...