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...Spirit Baptism. Catholic Charismatics form the third major group of Pentecostal believers. All take their basic inspiration from the first descent of the Holy Spirit to enlighten the Apostles after Jesus' ascension into heaven. The "classical" Pentecostal denominations, like the Assemblies of God, grew up around the turn of the century and are by far the largest group-some 2.4 million in the U.S. alone. A "Nee-Pentecostal" movement has developed over the past 20 years within mainstream Protestant churches-Episcopal, Presbyterian, Lutheran-and is still spreading...
While differences persist, all three groups believe in the necessity of a personal "Baptism in the Holy Spirit" in order to lead a fully Christian life. The initiate undergoes this "Spirit Baptism" by visiting a Pentecostal meeting at which other participants join in a laying on of hands. For Catholics, this is not a new sacrament, nor does it supersede the rituals of Baptism and Confirmation; rather, as a Charismatic bishop says, it "makes them operative...
...said that he is "personally involved" in the movement, but when TIME asked him specifically whether he had received the Holy Spirit Baptism at a Charismatic prayer meeting, he declined to answer, saying that his private spiritual life was "too delicate...
Adams House residents looking for a quick dip in the House pool yesterday afternoon found instead a sign reading "Pool Reserved: Baptism...
Emmett explained that baptism is not a prerequisite for membership in the HRCF, but rather a way for individual members to declare their faith in Christ...