89 For "by the sacrament of Confirmation ... receives the "mark," the seal of the Holy Spirit. A seal is a symbol of a person, a sign of personal authority, or ownership of an object.

1214 This sacrament is called Baptism , after the central ... the water of the sea is a symbol of death and so can represent the mystery of the cross. By this symbolism Baptism signifies communion ...

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Should a blatantly sectarian educational institution qualify for public funding as a charter school? The Supreme Court recently wrestled with the question. The answer must be no.

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