𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵!

We all want to be happy, don’t we? Jesus promises that if we follow Him, we will receive a hundredfold return even here on earth (cf. Matt. 19:29).

That journey begins with Baptism—the first step toward becoming true disciples of Him.

At times, we forget the profound meaning of this sacrament. Being Christian is not simply about “having been baptized”; it is about living out our Baptism every day. That is why receiving it from a young age is such an extraordinary gift.

1. We receive the Holy Spirit.

From the moment of Baptism, the Holy Spirit begins to work within us. Even though a baby may not yet understand what is happening, their soul receives divine strength that will help them grow in faith and become more like Jesus.

2. We enter the great family of the Church

Through Baptism, we become members of the Body of Christ—the Church. From childhood, we are united in communion with the saints in heaven and with Christians throughout the world. We are never alone: we belong to a vast spiritual family that prays for us and walks with us.

3. Original sin is erased

We are born separated from God because of original sin, but Baptism washes away that wound and fills us with his grace. Although our inclination toward sin remains, we are no longer distant from God. He gives us a new heart.

4. We become adopted children of God.

Through Baptism, we become brothers and sisters of Christ and, therefore, children of God the Father. This is a radical transformation: we are no longer merely God’s creatures—we become members of his family. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church explains (no. 1265), we are made a new creation in Christ.

5. We gain a Mother in Heaven.

If we are brothers and sisters of Jesus, then Mary is truly our Mother. She intercedes for us and lovingly watches over us from heaven, especially when we are young and in need of protection. Is there a more tender mother than the Virgin Mary?

A heartfelt thank you

If you were baptized as a baby, take a moment to thank your parents. They gave you the greatest gift possible: new life in Christ. And if you are a parent, do not hesitate to offer this same gift to your children. Baptism is not merely a tradition—it is the beginning of a life of grace.

“𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘉𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘴𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘰𝘥”

(𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘩, 1213).

Source: Fear Not