Catechesis

New City Catechism

Question 44

What is baptism?

Children: Baptism is the washing with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Adult: Baptism is the washing with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; it signifies and seals our adoption into Christ, our cleansing from sin, and our commitment to belong to the Lord and to his church.

Cleansing One, we cannot purify our own hearts, but must come to you to wash away our sin. Thank you for water baptism, which does not save us but portrays our salvation and unites us as one people, your adopted sons and daughters. Amen.

Question 44

Prayer