Tag: baptism

  • I was Born a Heathen … then I was Baptized

    I was Born a Heathen … then I was Baptized

    My apologies for the misleading title. Both my mother and father were Catholics when I was born. But I wanted to comment on the uniqueness of Baptism. The Catholic Religion is not just a belief system to which we give our assent. We believe that there are ontological changes involved with our rituals. Both the…

  • How many people should the Average Catholic convert?

    How many people should the Average Catholic convert?

    The Gospel of Matthew ends with Jesus proclaiming, “Baptize the Nations.” The beginning of Acts had over 3000 people willing to be Baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Notable Saints have assisted with conversions as well. Saint Ignatius, Saint Teresa of Avila, Saint John Bosco, Saint Philip Nerie,…

  • God Parents: What are their roles?

    God Parents: What are their roles?

    Baptism is the essential sacrament to becoming a Christian. Baptism is what allows us to be called “children of God.” Without Baptism, we are CREATURES made in the image and likeness of God. With Baptism, we are HEIRS to a kingdom. Baptism is when we sign the adoption paperwork. Who is present at our Baptism:…