What is Baptism? Baptism is a sacrament that absolves our original sin and past sins, marking our entry into the Church and making us part of the body of Christ. But what is a sacrament? Simply put, it's a visible sign of God's invisible grace. This grace is a blessing we receive not because of our deeds, but out of God's boundless love and mercy. The Divine Plan From the beginning, baptism was part of God's plan. In Genesis, we see God's Spirit hovering over the waters. Jesus later revealed this plan in John 3:5, speaking of baptism by water and Spirit. When God created humanity, He intended to dwell among us. This became a reality when Jesus came, and it continues today through the Holy Eucharist we receive in the Holy Mass. A Beautiful Parallel In the creation story, Adam was put into a deep sleep, and God created Eve, his bride from his rib. When Adam awoke, he exclaimed, "Bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh." Similarly, Jesus, the new Adam, was in ...