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The Baptism of Jesus and Our Baptism
The liturgical season of Christmas ends with the Baptism of the Lord (this year, observed on January 9). While the Gospel reading tells the story of Jesus being baptized by John, what does it say about our baptism? Here is a beautiful reflection by Fr. Ferdinand Okorie, C.M.F., available as both a four minute video and in print.
The liturgical season of Christmas ends with the Baptism of the Lord (this year, observed on January 9). While the Gospel reading tells the story of Jesus being baptized by John, what does it say about our baptism? Here is a beautiful reflection by Fr. Ferdinand Okorie, C.M.F., available as both a four minute video and in print.
Symbols of Baptism
At our January Faith Formation gatherings, we discussed the Sacrament of Baptism. To better understand and appreciate baptism, it is important to know the symbols of the sacrament and what they mean. This document assists in this understanding.
At our January Faith Formation gatherings, we discussed the Sacrament of Baptism. To better understand and appreciate baptism, it is important to know the symbols of the sacrament and what they mean. This document assists in this understanding.
The Seven Sacraments
Baptism is not only the gateway to our membership in the Church, but also the gateway to the other six sacraments of the Church. This brief article helps us to understand the scriptural basis of the sacraments.
Baptism is not only the gateway to our membership in the Church, but also the gateway to the other six sacraments of the Church. This brief article helps us to understand the scriptural basis of the sacraments.
Documents of the Church
As we continue to explore Church teaching this year, it is important to know where to find those teachings. One important source is the Catechism of the Catholic Church. In addition to print editions, it can be found online on the Vatican's website. It is also linked to our website under the "ecommunity" tab, as is the Bible.
Another important source for understanding the teachings of the Church, which we are highlighting this year, is the documents produced by the Second Vatican Council. They can also be found on the Vatican website.
It is important to understand how Church documents are organized. The paragraphs are numbered, so when a passage is quoted or referenced, it is by paragraph number, not page number.
As we continue to explore Church teaching this year, it is important to know where to find those teachings. One important source is the Catechism of the Catholic Church. In addition to print editions, it can be found online on the Vatican's website. It is also linked to our website under the "ecommunity" tab, as is the Bible.
Another important source for understanding the teachings of the Church, which we are highlighting this year, is the documents produced by the Second Vatican Council. They can also be found on the Vatican website.
It is important to understand how Church documents are organized. The paragraphs are numbered, so when a passage is quoted or referenced, it is by paragraph number, not page number.
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Pope's Prayer Intention Video
Each month, the pope asks the worldwide Church to pray for specific intentions. For a short video message from Pope Francis about this month's intention, the unity of all people, click here.
Each month, the pope asks the worldwide Church to pray for specific intentions. For a short video message from Pope Francis about this month's intention, the unity of all people, click here.
The Lord bless you
and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26