The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as the origin of the sacrament of Confirmation ... A seal is a symbol of a person, a sign of personal authority, or ...

Catholics believe that when they gather, they gather as God’s people. Jesus told his followers that he would be with them always. He said: "Whenever two or three of you come together in my name ...

1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...