![]() Effects of Baptismal Seal (1272-1273)īaptism seals the Christian with an indelible spiritual mark (the "character of Baptism") which sin cannot erase. By faith and Baptism, all "are incorporated into Christ, have a right to be called Christians and to be accepted as brothers" (Second Vatican Council). For by one spirit we are all baptized full#One with All the Baptized (1271)īaptism is the sacramental bond of unity (even for those not in full communion with the Catholic Church). They must participate in the Church's missionary activity. They have a right to the sacraments, to the nourishment of God's Word, and to all the Church's spiritual helps. The baptized belong to Christ and have the duty to serve others in the Church and to obey Church leaders. The baptized have become "living stones." They are a royal nation, a holy priesthood, God's own people (1 Pet 2:9) sharing in the common priesthood of all believers. This Body of Christ transcends all cultures, because "by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body" (1 Cor 12:13). Joined with Others (1267-1268)īy Baptism "we are members one of another" (Eph 4:25). Can grow in goodness (the moral virtues)īaptism bestows the whole organism of the supernatural life. ![]()
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