Is baptism really necessary for salvation?

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Is Baptism necessary for salvation, or is it merely a public symbol of faith? Jesus taught that we must be born again of water and the Holy Ghost. The Catholic Church teaches that Baptism washes away original sin, gives sanctifying grace, makes us children of God, and incorporates us into Christ and His Church. This video also explains why Catholics baptize infants, why Baptism cannot be repeated, and how Baptism of blood and desire relate to the ordinary sacramental requirement. Baptism is not an optional ceremony. It is the gateway to supernatural life. Subscribe to Catholic Voices and Prayers for daily Catholic truth, traditional devotions, and prayers to help you remain faithful.