with water, established Baptism for our sake as the sacramental sign of the blessing that brings salvation. The blessing of holy water usually takes place on Sunday, in keeping with the rite given ...

Q. 638. How is Baptism given? A. Whoever baptizes should pour water on the head of the person to be baptized, and say, while pouring the water: "I baptize thee in the name of the Father ...

by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds are those that engage kids’ rapidly developing motor skills, sensory exploration, and boundless curiosity.

The Baptism of the Lord Jesus teaches us something about the theology of geography. There are many places where water for baptism could be found in the land of Israel. Why was Jesus baptized by ...

Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord by baptizing 21 babies in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel and praying the Angelus with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square.

Bill Sullivan receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Water that comes straight from natural sources, dubbed “raw water,” is gaining popularity. Raw water advocates reject ...

Or learn how to add iron filings to water to create your own magnet. Inquiring kid minds will love this compilation. It’s advisable to continue to help young kids, or at least monitor them ...

Here’s how it works. Finding the best laptop for kids involves looking for a device that is easy to use, highly portable, durable, and equipped with solid battery life. One top recommendation is ...

When kids get a strong foundation of general knowledge at an early age, doors open to innumerable opportunities both in education and in life. Learning about global events, diverse cultures ...

I can never forget the first baptism I celebrated. I was a transitional deacon assigned to a parish in the Archdiocese of Boston (I attended Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, ...