Sacramento del Bautismo The word Baptism comes from the Greek "baptizein" which means to immerse. Baptism is therefore the first of the sacraments, because we are immersed in the life of Christ, after accepting the faith, that is, believing that he is the Son of God, our Saviour. Baptism also purifies us from our sins and leads us to be fully children of God. Baptism is the door, the beginning of the Christian life. And it can be received at any age. But when a ch

For Infants and Children under 8 years of age: The child's parents must make a formal request, one month in advance, at Church offices and present the child's original birth certificate or other identification document. They must also attend preparation talks together with the godparents who, in turn, must be of legal age and be fully aware of the responsibility of helping in the education in the faith and the spiritual and moral growth of the godchildren, as indicated in t

Bautismo T he advisability of infant or adult baptism depends fundamentally on the theological beliefs of the religious community to which you belong. There is no single consensus among the various branches of Christianity, as each prioritizes different aspects of faith and sacrament. INFANT baptism is the predominant practice in the Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church, and some historic Protestant denominations (such as Lutheran or Anglican). They highlight: Divine Grace

Baptism of the Lord SUNDAY OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD The feast of Jesus; baptism marks the beginning of his public life. The first...

The baptism of Jesus marked the beginning of his public life. From that moment on, it would no longer be John the Baptist, nor the Old...