1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...

Jesus’ instructions were to “baptise in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit ... their new life. Image caption, Two pastors fully submerge a man during his believers' baptism ...

Adult baptisms are ordinarily celebrated at Easter because, akin to Christ's resurrection, baptism signifies the beginning of a new life. Catholic baptisms have notably decreased in many Western ...