The prayer book states, “Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble” (BCP p. 298). In baptism, the individual is mystically joined to Jesus Christ and His Church, receives forgiveness of sins, and is and begins a new life in the Holy Spirit. Through baptism, “. . . we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit” (BCP p 306). Read More