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