15 1220 If water springing up from the earth symbolizes life, the water of the sea is a symbol of death and so can represent the mystery of the cross. By this symbolism Baptism signifies communion ...

In the deluge, we find many types of things to come. We have water and wood, baptism and the cross; Noah the just, Christ; the dove, the Holy Spirit; the ark, the Church; eight, the day of the ...

During a baptism, it is not uncommon for the godfather and godmother to offer their godchild a medal – featuring Christ or the Virgin – or a cross. This piece of jewelry is often blessed by ...

The big issue here is what that cross necklace means when it is worn by blonde women who are members of the Donald Trump team. Is this a matter of religious faith or political identity?

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Some Christians believe baptism makes a Christian a member of God’s family. In many denominations babies are ...

The baptism is an event that is very important in Jesus’ ministry. In this story we see clearly the relationship between Father and Son and the use of the title ‘Son of God’. The events that ...