II. Baptism in the Economy of Salvation

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

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If water springing up from the earth symbolizes life, 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 with Christ’s death.

PART TWO: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY

SECTION TWO THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
- CHAPTER ONE THE SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
  - Article 1 THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
    - II. Baptism in the Economy of Salvation

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