Baptism

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 U nbaptized catechumens and non-Catholic Christian candidates enter the Church by a process called the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA). Baptized Catholics may also complete their Sacraments of Initiation through the OCIA OCIA: Why is it important? https://youtu.be/WqmwVNeQCZQ?si=Sn54UeijmjJOZcxh

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  One becomes a member of the people of the redeemed through Baptism. As the Apostle Paul has reminded us in Epistle to the Romans: ” We are buried therefore with Him by Baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life”. This exhortation is especially for you, dearest catechumens, to whom, in just a few moments, Mother Church will administer the great gift of divine life. From different countries divine providence has led you here, to the tomb of Saint Peter, to receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist. Entering in this way into the house of the Lord, you will be consecrated with the oil of happiness and can feed yourselves with the Bread of Heaven. Sustained by the power of the Holy Spirit, you will persevere in your faith in Christ, and courageously proclaim his Gospel. Pope John Paul II,  Homily , 19 April 2003

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  The most fundamental and precious gift that the Church holds out to everyone who will receive it: God’s grace, poured into the soul in baptism. Until he understands this, the connoisseur really understands very little. " Rachel Lu, Without baptism a person is without the Holy sprit to teach them they are like sheep without a shepherd

When You Baptize, Baptize Right For a valid baptism, it's crucial to use the trinitarian form. The proof is right there in Scripture. https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/in-whose-name-should-we-baptizehttps://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/in-whose-name-should-we-baptize   Among some Christian denominations, the assertion is made that baptism should be administered “in the name of Jesus   only .” The historical arguments for   Jesus-only baptism   are interesting, but suffice it to say for now the Fathers of the Church were unanimous in support of the Trinitarian formula for baptism. The Council of Florence (1439) in Session 8  declares  the proper form of the sacrament of baptism: Holy baptism holds the first place among all the sacraments, for it is the gate of the spiritual life; through it we become members of Christ and of the body of the church. Since death came into the world through one person, unless we are born again of wat...

  What makes a baptism valid in the Catholic Ch https://lacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Valid-Invalid-Baptisms-Revised-February-2023.pdf urch? The Roman Catholic norm for valid baptism  must follow the proper matter and form . The “matter” is water baptism by immersion or pouring. The “form” is the Trinitarian formula (canons 849, 850; RCIA 226). Always ensure that this has been followed. https://lacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Valid-Invalid-Baptisms-Revised-February-2023.pdf Archdiocese of Los Angeles - Office for Divine Worship - Valid -Invalid Baptism 1 Revised & Reviewed February 2023 VALID-INVALID BAPTISMS VALID BAPTISMS The following is a list of baptisms which are considered valid, as both water (pouring, sprinkling, or immersing the one baptized) and the Trinitarian formula (“I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”) are used. Also, the minister must intend to do what the Church does when baptizing. •...

 VALID: The following is a list of baptisms which are considered valid, as both water (pouring, sprinkling, or immersing the one baptized) and the Trinitarian formula (“I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”) are used. Also, the minister must intend to do what the Church does when baptizing.   All Eastern non-Catholics (including all Orthodox churches)   African Methodist Episcopal   Amish   Anglican / Church of England   Assembly of God   Baptists   Christian and Missionary Alliance   Church of the Brethren Liberal Catholic  Church of Christ   Church of God   Congregational   Disciples of Christ   Episcopal   Evangelical   Evangelical United Brethren   Liberal Catholic  Lutheran   Methodist   Church of the Nazarene   Old Catholic   Old Roman Catholic   Polish National   Presbyterian   Reformed ...

  Do Christians recognize Mormon baptism? https://www.archbalt.org/vatican-ruling-on-mormon-baptism-clarifies-catholic-practice/#:~:text=In%20its%20commentary%2C%20the%20Vatican,regarded%20as%20a%20Christian%20baptism. In its commentary, the Vatican said that even though the Mormon baptismal rite refers to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the church's beliefs about the identity of the three persons are so different from Catholic and mainline Christian belief that  the rite cannot be regarded as a Christian baptism . In church law marriages are considered sacramental only if both parties are baptized. If the non-Catholic party is not baptized, the marriage is not sacramental. It is not a valid marriage unless certain conditions have been fulfilled and the bishop has given a dispensation for it. Church law adds, “If at the time the marriage was contracted one party was commonly held to have been baptized or the baptism was doubtful, the validity of the marriage must be presumed ...

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