CCC 1228: Hence Baptism is a bath of water in which the "imperishable seed" of the Word of God produces its life-giving effect. St. Augustine says of Baptism: "The word is brought to the material element, and it becomes a sacrament."
- Catechism: Effects of Baptism – gift of faith and of new life
- Catechism: Effects of Baptism – participation in the life of the Trinity
- Catechism: Effects of Baptism – entering the Church, the People of God
- Catechism: Word of God and His breath at the origin of all life
- Catechism: Necessity of giving thanks to God
- Catechism: Means and instruments for giving glory and praise to God
- Catechism: Good and holy life is the effect of grace
- Catechism: Salvation and eternal life is the effect of grace
- Catechism: Effects of Baptism
- Catechism: Effects of Baptism – communion with the Church
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