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 ...

1285 Baptism ... Holy Spirit on Jesus at his baptism by John was the sign that this was he who was to come, the Messiah, the Son of God. 92 He was conceived of the Holy Spirit; his whole life ...