Baptism

The Kingdom of God is at hand for you The Kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind… The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds... Jesus said Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls… He began to teach them, saying- Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.-jan 29 Jesus said Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls… Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God – MK 10-24-25  Jesus said, What is the Kingdom of God like To what can I compare it It is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in the garden.  LK 1318-19 Gospel of the Day (Matthew 13..44-46) The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field.... Gospel of the Day (Luke 17,20-25) The comong of the Kingdom of God cannot be observered..... Gospel of the Day (Matthew 13..31-35) The Kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed......

The phrase "go and baptize the nations" is a shortened version of Jesus's Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, where he instructs his disciples to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This command is central to the Catholic faith and is understood as a call to evangelization and the spread of Christianity to all people. The Great Commission: In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus gives his final instructions to his disciples before ascending to heaven.  Go and make disciples: This part emphasizes the need to actively seek out new believers and guide them in the Christian faith.  Baptizing them: Baptism is a sacrament in the Catholic Church, signifying a person's cleansing from sin and entry into the Christian community.  In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: This Trinitarian formula is used in baptism and highlights the belief in the Trinity as one God in three persons.  Teaching them to observ...

 In 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, Paul discusses the transformative power of Christ's love and the ministry of reconciliation. He emphasizes that Christ's death for all means all have died to sin, and those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Christ. This leads to a new perspective on life, where believers are considered new creations in Christ, old things having passed away. God, through Christ, has reconciled the world to Himself, entrusting believers with the message of reconciliation as ambassadors for Christ.  Key points from the passage: Love of Christ compels us: The love of Christ motivates believers to live not for themselves but for Him.  New creation in Christ: Those who are in Christ are considered a new creation, with old things having passed away.  Ministry of reconciliation: God has reconciled the world to Himself through Christ and entrusted believers with the message of reconciliation.  Ambassadors for Christ: Believers are called to...

  “Of Water and the Spirit” Christianity stands divided as to what this term means Alex Jones • 12/1/2000 https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/of-water-and-the-spirit

  July 17, 2025  https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/baptism-saves-you r. Dwight Longenecker  •  3/1/2008 By   Fr. Dwight Longenecker • 3/1/2008 Even though I was brought up in a devoutly Evangelical home, I wasn’t baptized until I was 21 years old. We attended an independent Bible church with an essentially Baptist theology, and the irony about this Baptist theology is that it actually de-emphasized baptism. What mattered was being “born again” or “saved,” if we had responded to an altar call and “accepted Jesus into our hearts.” This personal experience was all that was necessary to assure us of eternal salvation. Baptism and communion (while they were not dispensed with altogether) remained unnecessary symbols of our inner faith. As a college student, I became an Anglican, and before I could be confirmed, I submitted to baptism . Later I went to teach in a Christian school attached to a Baptist church, and even then the pastor seemed more concern...

These are the dioceses with the most and fewest baptisms in the U.S. - ZENIT - English : The national figure of 480,905 infant baptisms may sound robust, but it conceals stark regional contrasts. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles stands alone, not just leading the pack with over 46,000 baptisms, but outpacing the next three dioceses combined (ZENIT News / Washington, 07.13.2025).- In an era marked by declining religious affiliation and demographic upheavals, a surprising pulse still beats within many American Catholic communities: the baptism of infants. The 2024 edition of the Official Catholic Directory has unveiled an intricate and revealing map of sacramental life across the 175 Latin-rite dioceses in the United States.  Beneath the sheer numbers lies a story not only of birth rates, but of cultural vitality, pastoral leadership, and the unspoken hopes of parents seeking grace for their children.  The national figure of 480,905 infant baptisms may sound robust, but it conceal...