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Should we attend our grandson's Lutheran Baptism - we are devout Catholics?
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∙ 10y ago
If one of your grandson's parents (in other words, your child) is a Catholic, even a lapsed Catholic, and he is obviously not bringing his child up in the faith, then I can see your problem. If both of your grandson's parents are protestants, then I don't see a problem with going to the baptism. Either way, you need to call your parish priest and get his take on the situation, only he can make a ruling for you. When talking to your priest and making your decision, you should keep in mind that if you really love your child and grandchild what would be the best for their eternal salvation, not temporary "feelings". You are in my prayers.
You should ask yourself also, if this might cause such bad feelings with this family, how will you feel if they don't want to see or hear from you again. What if you never see this child again? Is this this the child's fault?
If the parents want to baptize the child Lutheran that is their choice - you may not be happy with this, but you are free to attend the service if you so choose, without penalty, and that would be good for family unity.
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What should Catholics remember about baptism?
That You Remeber your a child of God forever.
Does baby need godparents to be baptized in Lutheran church?
This would primarily be up to the pastor and the parents, as well as the potential godparents. However, there are enough serious doctrinal disagreements regarding baptism between the Lutheran Churches and the Baptist Churches that such an arrangement could be problematic and perhaps not even possible if all parties were to remain faithful to their tradition. If the potential godparent were to subscribe only to Believer Baptism as opposed to Infant Baptism, then they could not really believe in the effectiveness of an infant's baptism. In the tradition of Believer's baptism, the child would have to be baptized again at an older age, when said child would be able to come to Christ and come to terms with their faith. Now, to a Lutheran, the concept of someone being baptized again would seem to be unnecessary at best, heretical in all cases, and at worst an insult to baptism. Article IX of the Augsburg Confession states that baptism should come to children, as it entrusts them to God, and Luther's Large Catechism lines 47-86 declare that Baptism should be given to children, and can only come once. For a Lutheran, baptism can only occur once, the free showing and showering of God's love and grace through the action of the Holy Spirit, permanently and not dependent on the child, but on a God who loves. A second baptism, or any belief that the infant's baptism is not the true baptism, would seem to Lutherans to possibly cast doubt on this. With this in mind, one must question if a Baptist would even want to become a godparent to a Lutheran child, if said child's very baptism is questionable to the Baptist. One would also question whether a baptized child would be brought up well as a Lutheran Christian if said child is being taught about Christianity and within Christianity, baptism, by one who ascribes to a vision that could potentially doubt the veracity of the child's baptism.
Should a Catholic take Communion at a Lutheran Mass?
No, to receive communion in a Lutheran church would constitute an acceptance of the Lutheran theology and one can not be both Lutheran and Catholic.AnswerActually, Lutheran churches offer an "open table" to all believers in Jesus Christ. It does not constitute an acceptance of the denomination, rather a belief in Christianity. I do not believe that this is a hard and fast rule any longer for Catholics, but every man has to go with his conscience.
Should grandparents title and insure their grandsons car?
Yes they should. or their grandaughters ;)
Can there or should be only one baptism by water in the Methodist?
That depends on your religion. Some religions, such as Catholics, hold a baptism by "sprinkling" an infant, and occasionally an adult will ask for a second. Others, such as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ("Mormons"), will refuse a second baptism because the ordinance is not granted until the member is eight or older and has chosen to join.
Can you become a catholic if you were baptized in the Lutheran church?
Yes In Australia you would not still be considered Catholic, as long as you underwent some Lutheran instruction by the Pastor. You would not be permitted to become a member of a Lutheran church if you did not acknowledge and accept the creeds of the Lutheran church publicly, i.e. in front of the congregation which you wished to join.
Do some Catholics argue with other Catholics about baptism by immersion?
No, they do not. The Catholic church received the seven sacraments from Jesus and the apostles in the first century and has pretty much administered all of them the same way - with some minor variations due to circumstances including the time and place in which they are done. Baptism can always be done by immersion, but it is far more common to pour water over the head three times, I should guess just from convenice.
Why should you delay baptism to a later age?
I have to say that I am not an expert, but I do have my opinion. I think that baptism should happen later(instead of infant baptism) because that is when they actually know what the correct choice is.
What is the worst time for baptism?
There is no worst time for baptism, but it should occur as soon as the person is ready.
Why do you practice infant baptism?
Infant baptism is practiced in churches, as they say that nobody should be lost.
Should the word Baptism be capitalized?
Only when referring to the religious sacrament or rite: "Sacrament of Holy Baptism". In referring to the event (e.g. "my child's baptism), it is not.
What was the Lutheran belief about celibate preists?
priests should be celibate.
