VII. The Grace of Baptism
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The different effects of Baptism are signified by the perceptible elements of
the sacramental rite. Immersion in water symbolizes not only death and purification,
but also regeneration and renewal. Thus the two principal effects are
purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.64
- SECTION TWO THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
- CHAPTER ONE THE SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
- Article 1 THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
- VII. The Grace of Baptism
- Article 1 THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
- CHAPTER ONE THE SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team
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