Now we are ready to live truly Christian lives. For Christianity is a life to be lived. Through this new life we can call God our Father. Only by living this life can we make claims on God's mercy and promises. Only then can we look forward to the glory of heaven for which we have been created.
Baptism is given only once and is never repeated.
Identity with Christ gives meaning and value to the most commonplace actions of daily life. Sufferings and failures become gains and triumphs through union with the Lord's cross. As adopted sons of the heavenly Father, united with Jesus his Son, we are pleasing in his sight. Christ, our Brother, assists us in our prayers to the Father. From the moment of Baptism, the Christian is made holy in Christ.