Jordan River Holy Water
F&Q
What is special about holy water?
Why is holy water blessed?
Why is holy water important in Christianity?
How do you use Holy Water?
Why is holy water a symbol of baptism?
holy water, in Christianity, water that has been blessed by a member of the clergy and is used in baptism and to bless individuals, churches, homes, and articles of devotion. A natural symbol of purification, water has been used by religious peoples as a means of removing uncleanness, either ritual or moral.
We must remember that—through a priest—holy water is blessed by God in virtue of Christ’s baptism. The Catholic Church possesses enormous power in being able to impart sacramental grace—and holy water as a sacramental receives its power through the prayer and authority of the Church
In the New Testament water becomes a sign of rebirth in Jesus’ baptism. becomes holy water. It can be used for baptism, for blessing people, places or objects, or for repelling evil.
In church, parishioners bless themselves when entering the church by dipping their fingers in the Holy Water and making the sign of the cross. …
At home, keep your Holy Water in a container or use it to fill a wall-mounted baptismal font that you can dip your fingers in to bless yourself.
Water is used in Baptism as a symbol of life. In Baptism Christ gives new life. Holy oil is a symbol of strength and healing. It a symbol that the baby has the gift of the Holy Spirit and has been made holy, a special friend of Jesus who is king