0
Sometimes, nowadays, the Roman Catholic Church actually does baptize by immersion. It has been an option since liturgical reforms after the Second Vatican Council, and many churches built or remodeled since then have rather large baptismal fonts precisely for Baptism by immersion. Nonetheless, in most places, Baptism by immersion is not very popular in Catholic Churches, as opposed to Baptism by pouring water on the head.
Probably Baptism by immersion fell into disuse in the Catholic Church because it is messy, and dry-cleaning silk vestments after they have been immersed in water can be impossible, or at least expensive. Plus, many people, especially in colder countries have regarded baptism by immersion as unhealthy for themselves and their infant children.
It is interesting to note that not all Catholics are Roman Catholics, and that Eastern Rite Catholics never stopped baptizing by immersion.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the old Catholic Church and the Catholic Church?
The Old Catholic Church is a group of people who left the Catholic Church after the First Vatican Council. They, as indicated in the answer below, are no longer Catholic as they are not under the Holy Father. There is no "Roman Catholic Church, it's just Catholic, not Roman Catholic. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the official Catholic Church..AnswerOnce you split from the leadership of the pope, you cease to be Catholic. Members of the Old Catholic Church are Catholic in name only.
How do you go about getting your children baptized in the Catholic Church when they are no longer babies?
Children and adults can be baptized into the Catholic Church, though they may have to attend classes beforehand, to learn what it means to be Catholic.
What does non-practicing Catholic mean?
A person who was baptized Catholic but no longer attends church services on a regular basis
What is the correct name for absence from church?
If you want to use one word, I suggest non-attender, meaning that a person is not a churchgoer. In the Catholic Church, someone who no longer goes to church is referred to as a lapsed Catholic.
If you get your son baptized Lutheran is he still recognized by the Catholic Church?
Short answer: Yes. Longer explanation: your son will be recognized as being baptized into the Christian community. All Christian baptisms are recognized by the Catholic Church. Longer answer: His baptism is recognized, as are other Trinitarian baptisms and church marriages, as well. That does not make him Catholic. That does not make him welcome to receive the Eucharist at a Catholic Mass. He is recognized as a baptized Christian, separated from the fullness of the Church.
What were major characteristics renaissance period?
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe.
Can a resigned Catholic priest marry?
A priest who resigns is considered to have resigned from the Church itself and is no longer considered as a Catholic. Since he is no longer Catholic he is free to do as he pleases. However, a priest can remain in the Church as a Catholic if he is laicized. To be laicized the bishop of the diocese would have to declare the priest's Holy Orders as null and void. In other words, he would no longer be a priest. He, too, would be free to marry but would still be considered a Catholic.
Do Illuminati exit?
The Illuminati did exist at one point but the Catholic Church is no longer a dictatorship so there is no need for them to exist any longer.
Can one divorce after being married in the Church?
The Catholic Church does not recognize divorce. If one obtains a civil divorce the Catholic Church considers the couple as only separated. If a divorced Catholic remarries without an annulment that person is guilty of adultery and may no longer receive the sacraments.
Who Henry affected when he changed England from Catholic to protestant?
He affected every Christian soul in his country who could no longer receive the Sacraments from the Catholic Church without endangering their life. He affected all future generations who were raised outside the Catholic Church.
Can you marry in a catholic church after divorce from marrying a protestant in a protestant church?
Yes, if you have gone through the annulment process. The Catholic Church view marriges in other types of churces as valid marriges, unless one or both of the spouses was Catholic. If this is not the case, the annulment process is much longer and more complicated.
Since Mormons want to baptize everyone into their faith by proxy back to Adam and Eve have they welcomed?
welcomed who? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) will accept any living person for baptism so long as they are at least eight years old and are living the standards of the Church. (such as avoiding alcohol and tobacco and avoiding sex outside of marriage) This has always been the church's policy. Mormons will baptize anyone no longer living by proxy so long as they have a name, birth/death date, and permission from a direct descendant. It is against church policy to baptize anyone who has been dead for less than 100 years without consent from a living relative.
