Spirit of Truth, Parish Edition > Grade 5 > Unit 3
Lesson 11: The Need for and the Effects of the Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is essential for salvation and is the ordinary means of salvation.
The Sacrament of Baptism is essential for salvation and is the ordinary means of salvation.
Sin is a deliberate offense against God. It is something we say, think, do, or fail to do that is against the eternal law of God.
People who are suffering from illness need special strength to suffer with Jesus and to continue to practice virtue.
Baptism is the foundation of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit.
As Christians, we should always try to make good choices.
Jesus was baptized, and now we can be baptized. Baptism makes us God’s children.
God enacted a plan of salvation throughout Salvation History that culminated in the Death and Resurrection of His only Son, Jesus Christ.
God has always desired for His people to be a “royal priesthood,” anointed and consecrated as His Chosen People.
God enacted a plan of salvation throughout Salvation History that culminated in the Death and Resurrection of His only Son, Jesus Christ.
The Works of Mercy are both physical and spiritual.
The effects of Baptism are the forgiveness of sins, becoming a new creature, becoming a member of the Church, forming bonds of Christian unity, and imprinting an indelible mark on the soul.
Baptism makes us God’s children.
God created everything for man; but man in turn was created to serve and love God and to offer all creation back to Him.
Baptism is necessary for salvation from sin.
The matter, form, minister, recipient, effects, and symbols of the Sacrament of Confirmation.