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If one parent is divorced and has a child can the child be baptized in the catholic church?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes, IF there is a well-founded hope that the child will be raised in the Catholic faith and you can convince your parish priest of this. You will need to receive instruction before this can happen, talk with your priest.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, anyone who isn't baptised yet (This also counts for being baptised into a protestant denomination) can be baptised into the Catholic Church.
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Can a child of two Catholics one being divorced be baptized?
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the base rule for who can be baptized is "Every person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized." http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c1a1.htm#1246 Given that children with one non-Catholic parent are regularly baptized, I would imagine it is possible, but if the divorced parent re-married, without annulment, the other parent of the child then there would be grave concerns about the likelihood of the child being raised in the Faith. Most priests would not agree to such a baptism. If the parents were divorced after the child was conceived, or if the divorced parent also has an annulment, then I can't think of any reason that the child could not be baptized.
How can a child of a Lutheran and Catholic parent be baptised to make both parents happy?
A person can only be baptized once so baptizing in both churches would be redundant. Generally, when a non-Catholic marries a Catholic they are required to affirm that any children must be raised as Catholics before the Church will allow them to marry. Therefore, if they were married in a Catholic church the children should be baptized in a Catholic church. If the parents were not married in a Catholic church, then they have another problem. They need to regularize their marriage to be in full communion with the Catholic Church. They must arrange to have their marriage blessed by the Catholic Church.
Can a infant be baptized in Catholic Church if born out of wedlock and one parent is not Catholic?
I can't answer this question accuratly, because I don't know which church you're refering to. But ultimatly it's the child's decision to be baptized, and no matter what the parents' situations are, it can't stop the child from being baptized.Catholic Answer:Yes, parents who are not married can have their child baptized. The Church does not punish the child for the sins of the parents.
If a parent blesses a baby with holy water in a catholic church does that count as a baptism?
they say it does count. but my pastor says you have to be old enough to know why you are being baptized.
What will you do if you don't have a record of baptismal in the church where you baptized?
If you are catholic, you will need a record to receive first communion, confirmation, and marriage sacraments. The church where you were baptized should have it, but if no longer there, the receiving church should have it. If not, you will need an affidavit from a witness (parent, godparent) who can attest to the baptism. If no witness, you may need a conditional baptism. If you are not catholic, you will need a record to be married in the catholic church to a catholic party. Int his case, if no record is available, or no witness, a declaration of nullity form is used where baptism is in question; this can be approved by the bishop if no other impediments exist.
Can a divorced Catholic who remarries a non Catholic have their baby baptized in the Church?
They can, however, they would have to insure the child is reared as a Catholic and given the means by which the child will grow in the Catholic Faith. This would mean that the child would have to have strong Catholic godparents.
Do you have to be Catholic to get your baby baptized Catholic?
Yes of course you can. Baptism is not exclusive to the Roman Catholic religion Answer: As per the Roman Catholic Faith if the parents are not baptized in the Roman Catholic Church then the child cannot be baptized in church. The Child can receive the sacrament of Baptism when he/she turns into an adult and wishes to be a part of Catholic faith.
Are you considered Catholic if you are a Greek Orthodox?
A:You are what you wish to be. Your own personal religious beliefs can only be decided by you, so you could choose to be Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, or indeed not hold any religious commitment at all. It is entirely up to you..Catholic AnswerYou follow the rite of either parent, most likely the rite in which you were baptized. However, the Orthodox Churches are not technically separate rites, they are in schism. If you mother is Catholic, and you were baptized in the Catholic Church, then you follow whatever rite that she is. If you baptized in the Greek Orthodox Church, your baptism is valid, but you need to convert, so you need to speak with a priest.
Must a couple be married to baptize their child?
Yes! it is because God blessed them through the sacred rite of Matrimony and the child must not be baptized if the couple is not actually receiving the sacred rite from GodANSWERNo, any child may be baptized in the Catholic church as long as there is parent or guardian consent, and there is sufficient proof that he or she will be raised in the Catholic faith.
Can a child be baptized in the Catholic Church if the parents are gay or lesbian?
Catholic Answer This is a complicated question that can only be answered by the parish priest in charge of the parish in which the child resides. To be baptized there MUST be a well-founded hope that the child will be raised as a Christian. If the the mother or father raising the child is a practicing Catholic then there should be no problem. However, if the child is living with a parent who is engaging in a sinful lifestyle and obviously disregarding Church teachings then I think the possibility of a well-founded hope would be pretty slim.
What are the requirements for sponsors in the Catholic Church?
According to the Code of Canon Law for the Catholic Church, sponsors must:be designated by the person to be baptized and/or confirmed (or the person's parents in the case of infant baptism)have the ability and intent to serve in this capacitybe at least 16 years old unless the bishop or pastor has granted an exceptionbe a practicing Catholic, confirmed and receiving Eucharistnot be the parent of the person to be baptized and/or confirmedThe Code also specifies that there is to be one male or one female sponsor, or one of each.A non-Catholic may serve with a Catholic who meets the above criteria as an additional witness.
What are the rules at the Roman Catholic Church when someone is being baptismed?
Roman Catholic AnswerSomeone to be baptized must be unbaptized. If they are an infant, they must have a Catholic parent, Catholic sponsors and a well-founded hope that they will be raised as practicing Catholics. If they are an adult, they must be thoroughly educated in the faith and submit to all of its tenants. The baptism should be done by a priest (except in the danger of imminent death) in a Church using properly blessed water.
