The baptism given by St. John had the effect of a Sacramental; that is, it did not of itself give grace, but prepared the way for it. Q. 627. Are actual sins ever remitted by Baptism? A.

Genesis 1:1-2, John 1:1-5). So ... so that no one should be astonished that in Baptism the waters are able to give life.” The first letter of Peter mentions the event of the flood ...

to make oneself pure ... to be right with God. John the Baptist, of course, is known for having practiced baptism. But then, so did lots of other people. We hear of other groups around this time ...

James and John reply confidently that they could endure the same suffering and be “baptised with the baptism” that Jesus ... be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for ...

There is evidence that a monastic group called the Essenes used baptism at their monastery at Qumran as a type of ritual cleansing. Qumran was in the Jordan wilderness, near the area where John ...

People have said to me, “baptism is essential ... should remain…” (John 15: 16 in the Bible) He further clarifies this authority to the apostle Peter, “And I will give unto thee the ...

The pagan ritual is celebrated across Russia, Ukraine and Belarus and originally marked the day of the summer solstice, but was moved to take place on the birthday of John the Baptist after ...