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 ...

On a similar issue, some object to infant baptism, claiming it to ... In the second chapter of Acts, the Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit. St. Peter stood up and addressed the crowd.

The baptism of the Holy Spirit represents a foundational work of God where believers are united with Christ and fellow ...