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Baptism

​​Baptism is God's most beautiful and magnificent gift. We call it gift, grace, anointing, enlightenment, garment of immortality, bath of rebirth, seal, and most precious gift. It is called gift because it is conferred on those who bring nothing of their own; gracesince it is given even to the guilty; Baptism because sin is buried in the water; anointing for it is priestly and royal as are those who are anointed; enlightenment because it radiates light; clothing since it veils our shame; bath because it washes; and seal as it is our guard and the sign of God's Lordship. 
​St. Gregory Of Nazianzus, Oratio 40,3-4:PG 36,361C.
​If you wish to arrange a baptism for your child contact the Cathedral Office for further details regarding preparation.
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  • Home
    • Contact Us
  • The Cathedral
    • Diocesan News
    • About Us >
      • History of the Cathedral
      • Cathedral Today >
        • Blessed Sacrament Chapel
        • Cathedral
        • Our Churches >
          • St Joseph's
          • Christ the King
        • Sacred Heart Chapel
      • Cathedral Chapter
      • Plymouth Diocese
    • Safeguarding
    • Our Schools
    • Bishop of Plymouth >
      • Bishops Office
      • Previous Bishops of Plymouth
    • Donations & Charities >
      • Gift Aid
      • Discover More
      • Caritas Plymouth
      • CAFOD
      • Catholic Childrens Society
      • Missio
    • Find Us
  • Liturgy & Worship
    • Daily Services
    • Mass Times
    • Cathedral Music
    • Guild of St Stephen
    • Children's Liturgy
  • Catholic Life
    • Synodal Journey
    • Youth Groups
    • Thinking about Becoming Catholic?
    • Sacraments >
      • Baptism
      • Reconciliation
      • Holy Communion
      • Confirmation
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Holy Matrimony
      • Holy Orders
    • Funerals
    • Groups
    • Prayer >
      • Prayer
      • Rosary
      • Stations of the Cross
      • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
  • News
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    • Vacancies
  • Jubilee / Pilgrims of Hope
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