Through Holy Baptism I participate in the community of the Church

Abstract

Baptism is not only a religious act, but also the beginning of the path of becoming an integral part of the Church community and building one’s faith through active participation in its life, shaping its present and future. It integrates the baptized person with the Church – the Body of Christ, while emphasizing individual responsibility for building and strengthening the community. In this context, synodality, understood as the common pilgrimage of the Church, becomes a key tool in the process of building unity and community. In the face of contemporary challenges, such as the decline in religious commitment and the erosion of faith values, baptism becomes the foundation on which the renewal of Christian life can be built. Baptism is like an immersion in the sea of faith in which we sail together with the entire Church, supporting each other and striving for a common goal – salvation. Active participation in the life of the Church is our contribution to this common journey, it is a way to deepen our faith and experience unity with others. The baptized are called to full participation in the life of the Church, not only through the liturgy, but also through social and evangelizing activities. Just as a seed needs appropriate soil, water and sun to grow and bear fruit, so a Christian needs the care and support of the Church to develop faith and live fruitfully for God and others.