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Normally, a baptism is done by a priest, deacon, or bishop and the water is always blessed. However, in an emergency, they may use any unadulterated water, even without the appropriate blessing. As a matter of fact, in danger of death, for instance in an operating or delivery room, ANYONE can baptize with normal water in an emergency by pouring water on the person's head and pronouncing the words, "I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen." while intending to do what the Church does when baptizing. Please note that any time an emergency baptism is performed by non-clergy, the person baptizing should notify the priest as soon afterward as possible. There are some other rites which accompany baptism which the priest can perform later (if the person lives), and if they live they will need to be instructed in the Catholic Christian faith. Regardless, the priest has to record the baptism in the registry.
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What does the priest use to baptise someone?
A baptismal font
What is the pan the Catholics use to put holy water in to baptize with?
The Baptism font is what holds the water for baptisms in the Catholic Church.
How do Catholics use water in their worship?
Holy water is also used to bless objects, people and is used in exorcisms. Water that is used for baptisms is consecrated water, having had holy chrism added to it at Easter. Baptismal water is usually stored in a baptistry or a baptismal font. Catholics also have Easter water, this is water that is blessed at Easter but does not have holy chrism added to it. It is used in private devotions by the faithful. In many Church approved Catholic pilgrimage sites there are streams and brooks that are considered to contain miraculous powers of healing. Catholics often take this water and either drink it or apply it to injuries in the hope of cures or graces. ---- Catholics do not worship water. They do use water for their services and rituals, though. They call it 'Holy Water', which usually comes from the water faucet in the sacristy although absolutely any clean water can be used. A priest says a prayer of blessing over the water, either while its in a container or in the 'Holy Water Font' and then the water is considered 'holy'. Worshipers dip their fingers into the 'Holy Water Font' before making the Sign of the Cross when entering or leaving a Church.
Is holy water a waste of water?
The use of holy water is incidental to Catholic worship. In periods of severe water shortage, the use of holy water can be suspended.
What is a good baptism song?
The Hymns and the spirituals listed below are commonly usedTake me to the waterWade in the WaterRiver wash over me (a modern worship song"Come Thou FountShall We Gather at the RiverBaptized In Water (found in the Presbyterian Hymnal # 492)Baptized into Christ Jesus (found in Praise! Psalms, Hymns and Songs for Christian Worship)Baptized into Your Name Most Holy (Lutheran Book of Worship)Child of Man by Susanna FieldsAnd probably more... A lot of Hymnals have indexes by topic and there should be a baptism topic under which are listed songs that are appropriate for that time.
Can a father baptise daughter?
Many cultures practice or have practiced initiation rites, with or without the use of water, including the ancient Egyptian, the Hebraic/Jewish, the Babylonian, the Mayan, and theNorse cultures. The modern Japanese practice of Miyamairi is such as ceremony that does not use water. In some, such evidence may be archaeological and descriptive in nature, rather than a modern practice; As part of the Mormon religion, Fathers usually baptise their children... But for Catholics ,this is a big no-no - it should only be done by a layperson if the child was in danger of death, or they live in a remote area or something.
What can holy water be used for?
The Holy Water in the baptism represents the cleansing of a non-baptized catholic. The candidate is pour by water on his/her head. (note: Read the Cathecism of the Catholic Church, sacrament of Baptism for more information.)
When in church do catholics use holy water?
Holy Water is used at initiation in the church in Baptism. The most common use is that of when the faithful enter the church and exit at which point it is proper to make a full sign of the cross. It can also be sprinkled upon the faithful as part of a blessing. Beyond this, the number of uses is probably in the thousands - each diocese and even each parish priest can use it for any number of reasons to symbolize a blessing or cleansing.
Do Roman Catholics believe in the Holy Spirit?
I am almost positive that catholics belive in spiritual gifts. My grandmother is catholic and she does, but do not use this as ur main info. I also have a friend who is catholice and his family does so i would say yes.
What 3 things are needed for an ordinary person to administer Baptism?
An "Ordinary person" cannot administer at any baptism. He must be a righteous person, must hold the Priesthood and have the authority bestowed upon him to perform such an ordinance.Roman Catholic: Any person can administer baptism, even if he, himself is not baptised. He must use ordinary 1) water, 2) intend to do what the church does (in other words, he must intend to baptise the person as a Christian, and 3) use the words, "I baptise you, name, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit". That's it! Sorry, and, of course the water must actually run over the head, this is done either by pouring or immersing the person.
Who was the scientist who came up with the theory of use and disuse?
Jean-Baptise de Lamarck (french)
What tool's do a sanguivorologists use?
wooden stakes, garlic, crucifix, and holy water
