MR 5.A Ascension and Pentecost Problem Solving

Even with Jesus passion , death, and resurrection, we don't have Jesus physically walking around teaching and forgiving us. We require people to be priests, deacons, and bishops to aid us in our spiritual journey on this physical plane. 

It was necessary for the Pentecost to happen in order to reastablish the Apostles faith and give them courage and bravery in a tough time. Without the Pentecostal events, a majority of the early church would not have existed. The Pentecost is what showed many people in Jerusalem the power of Jesus Christ even after his death and resurrection. 

It is necessary that we have baptism are the paschal I mystery of Christ was performed in order for us to show God, by our own free will, that we accept him and want us to become a part of his holy flock. Jesus set an example for us by being baptized, despite not needing to be baptized himself. We are told to follow in Jesus' footsteps, by being baptized, we too can be closer to Jesus.