Baptism

This summer another grandchild was baptised into the Catholic Church. This was an important day for me in that I am Catholic and I believe that the Catholic Church is Jesus' church, the one He began here on earth as our way to become one with Him again after we die. I believe that Baptism not only cleanses us, but is an inclusion rite. We are welcomed into a community of believers. We are no longer alone, out in the cold.

It makes me sad when I think of all of the people who do not have a relationship with Jesus. Who would I give over my burdens to? Who would give me the grace to carry on when I'm feeling overwhelmed? Who would I pray to for guidance in my decision making? Who would take care of my family? Who would love me when no one else will? etc. etc.

Baptism is the beginning of being Catholic, of believing in Jesus. Even Jesus, Himself, was baptized at the beginning of His ministry. Jesus models for us what it means to be welcomed into the community of believers. And to have a baby baptised not only means this baby is being welcomed into the community, but the parents of that baby are promising to bring that baby up in the faith in Jesus Christ.

How wonderful! :-)