MR 5.C Analysis on Baptism

One great point in the article was that Baptism is universally important within all sects of the Christian faith. This same upholding of the value of Baptism for receiving grace is and imperative theme in our section and is highlighted in the article. The Catechism sates: "Those who die for the faith, those who are catechumens, and all those who, without knowing of the Church but acting under the inspiration of grace, seek God sincerely and strive to fulfill his will, are saved even if they have not been baptized,"

Through this quote from the Catechism, the article states the idea that Baptism is necessary for our salvation, however there are other ways to receive Baptism, such as martyrdom. The over-arching idea that contains these ideas is the fact that Baptism is universal and can be received through desire or blood. This same importance of Baptism is also mentioned in Mr. Cole's lecture video, and the article acknowledges Baptism's legitimacy for the Church.