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| 12571. THE SYMBOL OF WATER IN THE CATHOLIC RITE OF BAPTISM FOR CHILDREN. A step-by-step description of the rite and how water (and other elements, such as oil and white garments) are used to symbolize the three major purposes of baptism: to be cleansed of sin, to experience a new birth in the Holy Spirit, and to be welcomed into the community of believers. 12 pages, 43 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. |
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