The Doctrine of the Church (27): The Sacrament of Baptism

The above-mentioned view proceeds from the idea that the promise is for all that are born under the covenant. All the children of believing parents that are baptized have the promise. In the promise God bequeaths all the blessings of the covenant upon all that are baptized. He gives all the children the right to these blessings of salvation. And therefore one may say to all the baptized children: "You are really in the covenant. You have the right to accept the promise." However, this promise...