Configuration to Christ as Priest, Teacher, and Pastor. The imprinting, as in Baptism, of an indelible character that cannot be repeated or conferred temporarily. [20] Cf. CCC, 1407, 1413 ...

1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...

Jesus’ instructions were to “baptise in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19), so these words are said during the baptism. It is done using total immersion ...

It also strengthens and deepens the connection to the Church that is established at baptism. The sacrament of confirmation typically takes place in early teenage years, when a child starts to be ...