SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Baptism is a sacrament.
Baptism frees the soul from Original, and if present, mortal and venial sins.
The water signifies the washing away of sin.
Baptism puts sanctifying grace into the soul for the first time.
Baptism brings the Holy Trinity to dwell in the soul.
Baptism makes us children of God.
Baptism makes us members of the Catholic Church.
Baptism enables us to receive the other Sacraments.
The oil represents God’s presence - sanctifying grace.
