There are 4 major gifts in baptism.
1. Forgiveness of sin. Original sin for everyone that receives it. actual sin for those who are baptized with the use of reason.
2. Membership in the Church. Baptism incorporates the person into the Body of Christ.
3. Indelible mark on the soul. The soul is forever marked. This cannot be removed. Even those who fall away from the faith still have this and will be judged as a Christian.
4. Sanctifying grace. This is God's life dwelling within us. It is also described as God's love, new life, and victory over death. Those who undergo the death and resurrection of baptism have no need to fear the death of the body.
Sanctifying grace has three major parts
- Theological virtues - Faith, Hope, Charity
- Holy Spirit
- Ability to grow in goodness and perfection
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