Baptismal regeneration

Alright kiddo, let me explain what baptismal regeneration means.

When a baby is born, their family might want to have them baptized, which means they are dipped in water by a priest or pastor. In some religions, people believe that baptism is necessary for a person to be saved and have eternal life in heaven. They think that when a baby is baptized, they are washed clean of their sins and given the Holy Spirit to guide them in life.

This belief is called baptismal regeneration because it says that baptism is what makes a person regenerate, or become new and pure again. It's a way of saying that without baptism, a person cannot be saved.

However, not everyone believes in baptismal regeneration. Some religions think that it's important to be baptized, but that it's not necessary for salvation. Others believe that baptism is only symbolic, and that it doesn't actually have any magical powers to wash away sin.

So, in a nutshell, baptismal regeneration is the idea that baptism is essential for salvation and that it "regenerates" or cleanses the soul. Thanks for asking, little buddy!