34 The rites for these stages are to be found ... and with good reason are accepted as brothers by the children of the Catholic Church." 81 "Baptism therefore constitutes the sacramental bond ...

The minister pours water the third time. It is desirable that should be one or two witnesses. If able to do this, an adult candidate is required to make a profession of faith, such as the Apostles ...

There are symbols that are used in every Catholic rite and sacrament which represent ... and it serves as a reminder of the belief that in baptism people became part of God’s family and in ...

The Catholic Church believes that baptism is a prerequisite for salvation ... for example," he said. "These are rites of passage, and you have to undergo these initiation rites in order to ...

It also strengthens and deepens the connection to the Church that is established at baptism. The sacrament ... there is no set age for the confirmation rite, and people are often confirmed as ...