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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.
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.
Do you have to be baptized to take communion?
Catholics do not 'take' communion, they 'receive' communion. Yes, you must be a baptized Catholic to receive communion in a Catholic Church. Also, you must have undergone instruction and received your First Holy Communion.
What role does baptism play in the lives of Catholics?
Baptism is the sacrament by which individuals are incorporated into the Catholic Church and cleansed of original sin. It is considered the first step in the journey of faith and is essential for salvation according to Catholic doctrine. It also marks the beginning of a person's life as a member of the Christian community.
What is your son missing if not baptised in the Catholic Church?
He would not be absolved of original sin.Roman Catholic AnswerNot sure what you're asking, if you are asking what he would be missing if he wasn't baptized at all, then, indeed, he would not be absolved or original sin. If you are asking about baptism specifically in the Catholic Church, then the question is more complicated. By baptizing an infant you are taking on the responsbility of raising them as a Christian, you are also giving them some responsibilities: to live by the Commandments and the Corporal Works of Mercy, in other words to live as a Christian. If you son is not baptized in the Church, the first thing you would have to worry about is if he is validly baptized. Some protestant churches do have a valid baptism, but not all. The second thing you have to worry about is the other sacraments, if he is not baptized in the Catholic Church, then he is ineligible to receive the other sacraments, and thus is deprived of the normal means for God has of communicating the grace to grow in the Christian life and be saved.
What are the requirements for sponsors in the Catholic Church?
According to the Code of Canon Law for the Catholic Church, sponsors must:be designated by the person to be baptized and/or confirmed (or the person's parents in the case of infant baptism)have the ability and intent to serve in this capacitybe at least 16 years old unless the bishop or pastor has granted an exceptionbe a practicing Catholic, confirmed and receiving Eucharistnot be the parent of the person to be baptized and/or confirmedThe Code also specifies that there is to be one male or one female sponsor, or one of each.A non-Catholic may serve with a Catholic who meets the above criteria as an additional witness.
What religion is predominant in Australia?
Pretty much most of the population is catholic or christian.
What happens at Catholic christening?
Catholic 'christening' is Baptism. One of the seven sacraments, it is also the first of them, being called a Sacrament of Initiation. It is necessary to be baptized to be considered an initiated Christian in the Catholic church. Baptism has several effects. It washes away the stain of original sin, infusing the soul with the life of God (grace) and making the soul and child of God. Jesus himself commanded this Sacrament when he said, at the end of Matthew's Gospel, Go therefore and make disciples (followers) of all the nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Baptism makes a person a Christian and places them into a relationship with the Holy Trinity. It makes them a part of the Body of Christ, the Church. It infuses the HOly Spirit into the soul, making them a Temple of the HOly Spirit. The Catholic Church recognizes the baptisms of any Christian denomination who baptizes in the above formula. (Some do not use this formula and thus, are not considered to be truly Christian.) The Catholic Church, from the earliest days, baptized children as well as adults. There are references to whole households being baptized, not just individuals. The Sacrament recognizes that it is God's power, not the worthiness, academic learning, or inclination of the soul, that causes these effects to happen. A person can (and only needs) to be baptized once. If an older person is baptized, baptism also washes the soul clean of any actual sins - sins freely chosen by the person, as well as original sin. Baptism imprints an indelible mark upon the soul of the believer. Even if this soul is lost, in the end, the imprint remains, and increases the suffering of the damned soul in Hell since it is marked (tatooed if you will) with the image of Christ.
Are people baptized in Aglipayan rites accepted by the Roman Catholic Church?
While similar to the Catholic religion, they are not Catholic as they do not accept the authority of the pope and also allow for married clergy.
Can a child of two Catholics one being divorced be baptized?
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the base rule for who can be baptized is "Every person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized." http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c1a1.htm#1246 Given that children with one non-Catholic parent are regularly baptized, I would imagine it is possible, but if the divorced parent re-married, without annulment, the other parent of the child then there would be grave concerns about the likelihood of the child being raised in the Faith. Most priests would not agree to such a baptism. If the parents were divorced after the child was conceived, or if the divorced parent also has an annulment, then I can't think of any reason that the child could not be baptized.
Can a non-Catholic Christian be a Godparent?
No. Your sponsorship is your endorsement of the ceremony. Since Catholics believe that the fullness of the truth is in the teachings of the Catholic Church, sponsoring a non-Catholic baptism would mean you are allowing a loved one to be raised without the fullness of the truth. Therefore, all Catholics shouldn't be a sponsor at a non-Catholic baptism. The proper thing for a Catholic to do is to express that you are happy they are entering into the Christian faith but remark that the Catholic Church is the only Christian church founded by Jesus and therefore, they remain a separated brother or sister from the church unless they become Catholic. Remember, the key is to love them with a Christ-like love. That means being honest and telling them the truth. Not to give a watered down consent for a ceremony that will not bring them into full union with Christ's Church.
Must Catholics marry in a church?
The "straight answer" is simply "yes," but let's understand also the "why." In the Sacrament of Marriage, a baptized Christian man exchanges vows with a baptized Christian woman. Before Almighty God, they promise to each other a love that is faithful, permanent, exclusive, self-sacrificing and life-giving. Through marriage, a couple now enters into a new public state of life both in the eyes of the Church and society; therefore, the celebration of the marriage rightfully ought to be public with the vows exchanged before a priest (or other authorized witness of the Church), the witnesses (usually the Best Man and Maid of Honor), and the faithful gathered for the ceremony. (Cf. Catechism, No. 1663.) Given this basis, a Catholic (either baptized as a Catholic or later entering the Catholic Church after having already been baptized in another Christian denomination) is bound to be married in the Catholic Church. The Church in which one has been baptized and confirmed, receives Holy Communion and professes faith, ought to be the Church in which one is married. Consequently, whether a Catholic is marrying a Catholic or a baptized non-Catholic Christian, the normal expectation is for the marriage to take place in the Catholic Church and for the children to be raised in the Catholic faith. However, when a Catholic is marrying a baptized non-Catholic Christian, legitimate circumstances may arise when the couple would like to be married in the Church of the non-Catholic. Such circumstances include recognizing a special or long-standing relationship with a minister, or preventing family alienation. In such a case, the couple would complete the regular Catholic marriage preparation. The Catholic party would also attest to his intention of not leaving the Catholic Church and of promising to baptize and raise the children in the Catholic faith. The non-Catholic party would be informed of these promises, attest to understanding these promises and in turn promise not to interfere in their fulfillment. After the preparation and the attainment of these promises, the priest would petition the bishop on behalf of the couple for a "Dispensation from Canonical Form," meaning permission for the couple to be married outside of the Catholic Church. The Church requires a dispensation because the bishop, as shepherd of the diocese and guardian of the souls, must insure that the couple is prepared as best as possible for marriage and is ready to enter into Holy Matrimony. With such permission, the wedding is valid in the eyes of the Catholic Church. (Cf. Code of Canon Law, No. 1124-25). However, if a Catholic enters marriage outside of the Catholic Church without the necessary dispensation, then the marriage is considered invalid and is not recognized by the Church. Moreover, this action places the person in a state of mortal sin. For instance, if a Catholic marrying either another Catholic or anyone else just decides to be married in some other Church or by a Justice of the Peace, that marriage is invalid. While such a marriage may have legal standing in the eyes of the state, it has no legitimate standing in the eyes of the Church.
