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If a child of Catholic parents has not been baptized can they have a funeral in a Catholic Church since there soul goes to hell?
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∙ 13y ago
They can most definitely have their funeral in a Catholic church. As far as their soul going to hell; Catholics believe that if you're not baptized you can still go to heaven, but you can't see God.
Roman Catholic AnswerOf course they may still have a funeral. The Catholic Church does not teach that anybody goes to hell. She hopes and prays for the salvation of all. In that case that you cite, if the parents were planning on baptizing the child and it died before that was carried out, we trust in God's mercy, and one could argue that baptism of desire may cover the situation.There is no such thing as going to heaven and not seeing God. Heaven, by definition is seeing God. I think the previous answerer is referring to limbo, which is NOT defined by the Church, but is conceived as a place of natural happiness without the sight of God.
In the end, we can not know, but God is a God of mercy and compassion as well as justice, and we trust that He knows what He is doing a lot better than we can ever figure out.
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If your father is Catholic are you considered Catholic by the Catholic Church?
To be considered Catholic by the Church, you must be baptized in the Catholic Church, or else properly baptized in another church and formally received into the Catholic Church by a priest. Being born to Catholic parents isn't enough. You can be the Pope's nephew, but if you haven't been baptized, you are not Catholic.
Can a child be baptized in the Catholic church if the parents have not attended church in a while?
Yes, a child can be baptized if his parents are separated, even if they are divorced. Children are not penalized for the mistakes of their parents.
Is it possible for the child to be baptized in a Catholic Church if the parents are not confirmed?
Yes.
Must a Catholic child be baptized in a Catholic church?
Yes, a Catholic child should be baptized in a Catholic church.
Is it possible to be baptized in the Catholic Church if your parents are not married?
yes it is possible. as long as you are willing to be baptisec
I was baptized a Roman Catholic but confirmed Orthodox and I married a Greek Orthodox can I have my nephew baptized in a Catholic Church?
Since you are confirmed Orthodox and married a Greek Orthodox, the Orthodox Church requires that any children you may have should be baptized Orthodox. Also, as an Orthodox, you are not allowed to baptize your nephew or any other person in a catholic church. From the Catholic point of view, unless your nephew is to be reared a Catholic, he may not be baptized in the Catholic Church. If he is to be reared Catholic, either by his parents or godparents, the Church will receive him. No you are GREEK orthodox u must not I reapeat not baptisma your child at a catholic church.
Can you baptise your daughter a second time as a catholic to change god parents?
No. According to the Catholic Church, a person can only be baptized once.
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.
Is it possible to be baptized in the Catholic church if your parents are not married and one us divorced?
Yes it is - my son was! Speak to your local church in person
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.
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.
