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| 256. | What is Baptism? |
| | (http://www.catholictreasury.info/images/arrow.gif) | Baptism is a Sacrament which cleanses us from original sin, makes us Christians, children of God, and members of the Church. | | (http://www.catholictreasury.info/images/more.gif) |
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| 257. | Does Baptism also forgive actual sins? |
| | (http://www.catholictreasury.info/images/arrow.gif) | Baptism also forgives actual sins, with all punishment due to them, when it is received in proper disposition by those who have been guilty of actual sin. | | (http://www.catholictreasury.info/images/more.gif) |
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| 258. | Who is the ordinary minister of Baptism? |
| | (http://www.catholictreasury.info/images/arrow.gif) | The ordinary minister of Baptism is a Bishop, a priest or a deacon; in case of necessity such as danger of death, any one may baptize. | | (http://www.catholictreasury.info/images/more.gif) |
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| 259. | How is Baptism given? |
| | (http://www.catholictreasury.info/images/arrow.gif) | Baptism is given by pouring water on the head of the child, saying at the same time these words:'I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit'. | | (http://www.catholictreasury.info/images/more.gif) |
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| 260. | What do we promise in Baptism? |
| | (http://www.catholictreasury.info/images/arrow.gif) | We promise in Baptism to renounce the devil and all his works and pomps. | | (http://www.catholictreasury.info/images/more.gif) |
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| 261. | Is Baptism necessary for salvation? |
| | (http://www.catholictreasury.info/images/arrow.gif) | Baptism is necessary for salvation, because Christ has said: 'Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God'. John 3:5 | |
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