On Baptism
school Baltimore Catechism No. 1
What is Baptism?
- Baptism is a Sacrament which cleanses us from original sin, makes us Christians, children of God, and heirs of heaven.
Are actual sins ever remitted by Baptism?
- Actual sins and all the punishment due to them are remitted by Baptism, if the person baptized be guilty of any, and is rightly disposed.
Is Baptism necessary to salvation?
- Baptism is necessary to salvation, because without it we cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Who can administer Baptism?
- The priest is the ordinary minister of Baptism; but in case of necessity any one who has the use of reason may baptize.
How is Baptism given?
- Whoever baptizes should pour water on the head of the person to be baptized, and say, while pouring the water: I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
