“What is a sacrament? A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.” Does this question and answer sound familiar? It should ring a bell for at least some. It is a question and ...

1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we ...