315. What is Baptism?
Baptism is the that gives our souls the new of sanctifying grace by which we become of God and heirs of heaven.
316. What sins does Baptism take away?
Baptism takes away sin; and also actual sin and all the due to them, if the person baptized be guilty of any actual sins and truly for them.
317. What are the effects of the character imprinted on the soul by Baptism?
The effects of the character imprinted on the soul by Baptism are that we become of the Church, subject to its , and capable of receiving other .
318. Who can administer Baptism?
The is the usual minister of Baptism, but if there is that someone will die without Baptism, anyone else may and should baptize.
319. How would you give Baptism?
I would give Baptism by pouring ordinary on the forehead of the person to be baptized, saying while pouring it: "I thee in the name of the , and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."
320. Why is Baptism necessary for the salvation of all men?
Baptism is necessary for the salvation of all men because Christ has said: "Unless a man be again of water and the , he cannot into the kingdom of God."