Water in baptism is profoundly symbolic and central to Catholic teaching. It signifies both cleansing and new life, washing away original sin and uniting us with Christ’s death and resurrection. As Jesus said in John 3:5, “Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” Water reminds us of God’s mercy, purifying our souls and initiating us into the family of the Church. Through baptism, we are reborn as children of God, receiving grace and a new life in Christ. |