The Baptisms of Jesus and Mary. Yet another example of non-formal baptism is the baptism given to children who are not old enough to understand, even to infants and prenatals in the womb. The most illustrious example of this baptism in the womb is found in the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
Baptists, Catholics Discuss Baptism and Virgin Mary Representatives from the Baptist World Alliance and the Roman Catholic Church gathered at the Capital to discuss the two theological themes relevant to each group: Baptism and the Virgin Mary
A ccording to tradition going back to the second century (documented by renowned Scripture scholar Cornelius a Lapide), Christ baptized the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is true that Blessed Mary was without original sin, and full of grace. However, she had yet received the baptismal character, which is an indelible feature of the baptized.
The Catholic Church commemorates Mary’s Immaculate Conception on December 8 th of each year. As we read the gospels, we see unmistakably that Mary is the Mother of Jesus. In the Angel Gabriel’s greeting to Mary, he confirms that she will bear the Son of God.
Mary is a virgin, is filled with God’s love, which creates Christ, and despite her virginity gives birth. She is the living example of the good God can do if only people will obey, and she gives birth to Christianity and Catholicism.
Former Roman Catholic, Dan Corner, sent this email to Patrick Madrid challenging him to a text debate on the subject of Mary's role in salvation. The God You Can Know! Testimony of another former Roman Catholic: From Catholicism, drug addictions and jail to Christ.
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the people of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Parish, accept the responsibility and challenge for the mission of Jesus to the Catholic Church "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations." This is ac
Roman Catholic views of the Virgin Mary as refuge and advocate of sinners, protector from dangers and powerful intercessor with her Son, Jesus are expressed in prayers, artistic depictions, theology, and popular and devotional writings, as well as in the use of religious articles and images.
The four Catholic dogmas are: Mother of God, Perpetual virginity of Mary, the Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Mary. The feast of the Assumption is celebrated on August 15. The Assumption was the bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her earthly life.
Where there is the practice of bringing the baptized child to the altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this custom is observed if appropriate. Related Documents Rite of Baptism for Children, Introduction (Second Edition)