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No, anyone -- even a non - Christian -- can baptize. Three things are necessary:
1. The person baptizing must intend to baptize.
2. The baptizer must pour water, and it must flow over some part of the Baptized's body. Nothing will substitute for water. Rose petals, for instance, have been a recent fad, but rose petals won't do. Some say that the Baptized must be totally immersed. That's one of the reasons that Baptists are called Baptists.
3. The person baptizing must say, "I baptize you (or thee) in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost (or Holy Spirit)." Variations render the Baptism invalid. Some fads that have been heard lately are "The Parent, the Offspring, and the Spirit of Love," or "the Godhead, the Redeemer, and the Great Spirit of the Lord." All variations render the Baptism worthless.
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∙ 7y agoTo become a full member of the Catholic church, you need to be baptized. This can happen anytime if underage 8, with proper instruction between 8 and 18, or else with proper instruction as adult held at Easter Vigil.If you are not baptized t you are always welcome at church bur cannot receive the sacraments
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∙ 12y agoNo, you need to be baptized to join a church.
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∙ 9y agoNo I think anybody can baptize.
Jesus told his disciple to go into all the world and make disciples and baptize them. -- Matt 28v19
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∙ 7y agoThe details vary, depending on the specific church.
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What does candidate mean in Catholic terms?
A candidate in the Catholic Church is someone in the process of becoming a member of the Catholic faith who has already been baptized in another Christian Church by means recognized by the Catholic Church (i.e. done in the name of the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit). A person converting who has not been previously baptized is known as a Catechumen.
What do you call a non baptized person who is taking instruction to enter the catholic church?
Such a person is referred to as a "catechumen."
How many Christians are there in the world that are not baptized?
You can go to church and not be baptized, but to be recognized as a Christian to the church you have to be baptized.
When was Fire-Baptized Holiness Church created?
Fire-Baptized Holiness Church was created in 1895.
Where are babies baptized in church?
Babies are baptized at the baptismal font
If your child is baptized in a C of E church is this recognized within the catholic church for future sacraments?
Yes, the Catholic Church believes in one baptism for the forgiveness of original sin. once baptized in any church they are baptized according to the Catholic Church.
Does a person need to be baptized again if he or she switch over to another religion?
This depends on the rules of the Church into which you switch. If a person is baptized in a Protestant Christian church, and switches to the Catholic Church, he does not have to be baptized again.
How can you found out where you were baptized at?
If you want to find out where you were baptized you can go ask your parents or go to your church if you actually go to church
Must a Catholic child be baptized in a Catholic church?
Yes, a Catholic child should be baptized in a Catholic church.
How is a person received into the Episcopal Church?
He/she first has to be baptized into the church.
How old do you have to be to be baptized in the Catholic religion?
There is no minimum or maximum age to be baptized in the Catholic Church.
Do you have to be baptized in the Catholic Church to be Catholic?
yes, you have to be baptized in a catholic church in order to be catholicRoman Catholic AnswerNo, you must be baptized or received into the Church by a priest, if you have received Baptism previously in a protestant denomination and it is valid. If they are not sure of the validity of it, they will conditionally baptize you.
