CCC 1262: The different effects of Baptism are signified by the perceptible elements of the sacramental rite. Immersion in water symbolizes not only death and purification, but also regeneration and renewal. Thus the two principal effects are purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.
- Catechism: Effects of Baptism – communion with the Church
- Catechism: Effects of Baptism – forgiveness of sins
- Catechism: Effects of Baptism – consecration to holy priesthood
- Catechism: Effects of Baptism – entering the Church, the People of God
- 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 – Life-giving effect of the Word of God
- Catechism: Effects of Baptism – makes of us members of Christ’s body
- Catechism: Effects of Baptism – a new creature born in the Spirit
- Catechism: Effects of Baptism – sacramental character, an indelible spiritual mark
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