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According to Catholocism, baptism is to be administered to an eight-day old infant. According to other denominations that practice infant baptism, people may be baptized at any time during their life.

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In the Catholic Church, it is felt that the sooner the baby is baptized, the better. Most Catholic parents have their children baptized within a few weeks of birth.

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There is no set age, at least in Christianity.

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The parents decide when their infant is to be baptized. However, the Church recommends that it be done as soon as possible after birth.

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Where are babies baptized in church?

Babies are baptized at the baptismal font


In Catholic and other Christian religions why are babies baptized?

To take away the sins of the world they were born into. Adults can be baptized also if they have not been previously.


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How can being baptized make a difference to your life?

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When to baptise baby in orthodox church?

Traditionally children are baptized around the age of 7 to 12 months old. However, this sometimes depends on the month the child was born. For example, a child that was born in September will be baptized probably in May or any summer month when the weather is better. But this is a decision the parents take according to their planning.


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held services, baptized babies, and taught children their religious duties.


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8 years old. but anyone who was not baptized and whats to be in our church can get baptized if they are 8 and older


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.


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When do Hispanics baptize their babies?

That is not a Jehovah's witness question really. Jehovah's Witnesses get baptized when they are old enough to understand what they are doing and dedicate their lives to the doing of Jehovah's will. This is true of any one of Jehovah's Witnesses weather hispanic or not. This would not be possible for a baby. Jesus Christ was 30 when he was baptized.


Why baptize babies instead of older children or adults?

Babies are baptized becuase they are innocent and haven't made sin but getting rid of original sin!