All human beings are born with original sin and without sanctifying grace. Original sin was the very first sin committed by the first humans, Adam and Eve. It can be erased from someone's soul through the sacrament called baptism. Baptism is made up of matter and form. Its effects remove original sin and any other sins committed before receiving the sacrament, and also remit all punishments related to sins. It confers sanctifying grace and sacramental grace. This sacrament can only be received once, and once it is received, a permanent mark is left on the soul and the recipient becomes a member of Christ and His Church. It is a necessary sacrament to reach Heaven. The word baptism comes from the Greek language and means to dive into/under water. Original sin is the first sin committed by Adam and Eve. This then left a mark on every soul except Mary and Jesus. Baptism erases the stain of original sin. Original sin is anchored in the soul of every man. Thanks to the baptism ceremony, it can finally be removed. Christ alone instituted the sacrament of baptism. The time at which the baptism was instituted has not been recorded. According to Saint Augustine, Saint Gregory and Saint Thomas, the sacrament could have been instituted when Christ himself was baptized by Saint John the Baptist. It was not a sacrament before Christ instituted it because he had not yet opened the door to heaven. Only Christ has the power to institute a sacrament. We know this from the Scriptures. Those baptized had their graces delayed until it was declared a sacrament. The essential elements in the administration of baptism are the matter, the form, the minister and the recipient. The problem is the holy water washing the middle of the paper......like the godfathers. If the beneficiary is too young, such as a baby, the sponsors respond on behalf of the child and are responsible for catechizing him in the faith in collaboration with the child's legal guardian. Baptismal vows are the promises made by the recipient or their godparents. The vows renounce Satin and all her works and prompts. Baptism ceremonies take place inside a church. The recipient's head is anointed with Chrism, then a white linen cloth is placed on the recipient's head with a few words. The priest then gives the recipient's godfather a lit candle. Baptism is a very special way of becoming a member of the Church of Christ. Thanks to it, unique graces are then offered to us and we can receive Salvation. Works Cited The Mass and the Sacrament; Book IIFr. John Laux, MATan Books and Publishers, inc.. 1990