![]() However, as long as you are committed to raising your child as a Catholic, he/she may celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism and be welcomed into the Catholic Church. Your marital status may be discussed during your Baptism interview to encourage you to get married (or validate your marriage in the Church) if this is appropriate. Not married in the Church? Your child's Baptism and your marriage are two separate issues. Can our child be baptized if we're not married? ![]() Parents who are not practicing members of the community may be asked to delay the Baptism of their child until they have re-established that connection by participation in Sunday Eucharist.ĩ. Baptism is also the first step of initiation into the Christian community. During the Rite of Baptism, parents promise to raise their child in the practice of the faith. Baptism is a sharing in the life of the risen Christ. Can our child be baptized if we're not practicing Catholics?īaptism is more than a rite of passage for a child or a washing away of original sin. ![]() The basic entry includes: name date and place of birth of the baptized minister of the sacrament parents (including mother's maiden name) godparent(s), sponsor(s), and Christian witness(es) date and place (if outside the parish) of the conferred baptism (Canon 877).Ĩ. Does my Parish Church keep a record of my Baptism? Must we give our child the name of a saint to be baptized?Ī baptismal name that is offensive to Christians is not permitted a saint's name is encouraged, but not necessary.ħ. Normally, Baptism preparation may take place in either of the parishes.Ħ. If, for a good reason (for example, so extended family may attend), parents wish to have their child baptized in another parish, they need to approach the Pastor of that parish to ask if he is willing to baptize their child.Ī letter of permission to have the baby baptized elsewhere must be obtained from the Pastor of the parish where the family usually worships. How do we arrange to have our child baptized in a parish other than the one where we normally worship? The sacraments are celebrations of our Church and, as such, are normally celebrated in the parish where the family resides or is registered and usually worships.ĥ. Can our child be baptized in a parish if we do not live within the parish boundaries?īaptism, like all of the sacraments, is a celebration of a living relationship with God and with the local believing community, the parish. An infant in danger of death is to be baptized without any delay (Code of Canon Law 867.2).Ĥ. As soon as possible after the birth or even before it, parents are to go to the parish to request the sacrament for their child and to be prepared for it properly (Code of Canon Law 867.1). How long after the birth of a child should the Baptism take place?Īs soon as possible after the birth: Parents are obliged to see to it that infants are baptized within the first weeks after birth. The consent of at least one of the parents, or the person who lawfully takes their place, is required for the baptism of a child.ģ. May a child be baptized if only one parent requests it? This person must intend what the Church intends, and baptize the child with water, using the Trinitarian formula: "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."Ģ. In the case of an emergency, any person may baptize, even if not baptized him/herself. The ordinary minister of Baptism is a Bishop, priest, or deacon.
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