Sad.
At a Catholic Baptism for an adult, the person already believes, all the sins of the adult’s past life are forgiven as they are baptized. And they don’t have to wait for the Holy Spirit. They are baptized “In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
You're right - that is sad... Much better to follow the Word, and do as Yeshua commanded. And as a charismatic, I truly weep for those who have never felt the Spirit...