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This is a complicated question which in particular cases should be referred to one's parish priest. Generally speaking, baptism in the Catholic Church can only take place when the parents of the child are practicing Catholics will share and encourage the development of the faith in their children. To baptize when this faith is not present (for instance, just to please grandma and grandpa,) may be tantamount using the sacrament supersititiously or for an unholy end (i.e., for nothing more than just to placate the g-parents, rather than with the vision of the eternal salvation of their child) and risking sacrilige on part of the parents, which can be a serious sin. Baptism grants great priviledges and places serious responsibilities and obligations on those who receive the sacrament. To baptize without training and formation in the Christian life deprives a young person of many of the rewards of living the Catholic life. The Church would rather hold the optimistic view of delaying baptisms in these cases until such a time that the parents' faith is sufficient to allow for proper Christian formation of the child(ren). Baptism is never absolutely denied even in these cases, merely delayed out of a prudent decision of the pastor involved. If the parents are not Catholic, it usually doesn't make sense to baptize the child in the Church without the parents accepting and practicing the faith as well. There are exceptional cases where the child may (or should) be baptized. Certainly in the case of threatened health or impending death, for the spiritual good of the child, baptism should be celebrated. While usually celebrated by a priest or deacon, baptism may be celebrated by anyone who intends to do what the Church does in baptizing, using clean water and the Trinitarian Formula ("I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit".) There are cases where grandparents and others, disappointed that parents have not chosen to baptize their children, 'secretly' baptize on their own initiative... this may be well-intentioned, but also seriously sinful. Outside of the danger of death, baptism cannot be licitly celebrated outside a Church without the bishop's permission. Registration of such a baptism is ncessary with the parish Church where the baptism took place in order to later allow Confirmation and First Communion and Marriage in the Church. Certainly such a 'secret baptism' is also an affront to parental rights when health or life are not threatened. From experience, one needs to realize that a 'secret baptism' may also drive a wedge even deeper between non-practicing parents and their practicing grandparents in such a way that it jeopardizes the parents ever returning to the Church. (The Church does permit baptism even in exceptional cases where explicit parental permission is not present when there is a real danger of death-- see c. 868.) If there are any parties out there who are grieving the decision of a child's parents not to baptize here are three words: "don't do it". Pray, be vigilant, help the child grow to a point where they can properly choose to ask for baptism themselves. This is better than giving a child a gift they cannot understand and that they won't appreciate... a good RCIA program later in life may be the best way in the long run to insure that they will become good, practicing, holy Catholics. Children who are adopted may be baptized only after the adoption is 'final', that is, after the adoptive parents permanently posess all legal parental rights to present children for religious rites such as baptism. There may be exceptional cases where, with the parents' permission, children may be presented for baptism by others (grandparents, etc) when their christian education may be guaranteed by these third parties. Again, see your parish priest on this one. All this being said, children who are baptized without the support of faithful parents do fully receive the sacrament and the graces attached, but regrettably, these children may have a very difficult time actually learning to live the faith. Yes
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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.
Cana child be baptized by their parents?
Yes, anyone, even an unbaptized person can baptize in emergencies. But if it is not an emergency then the child should be baptized in the Catholic Church. If the Church denies baptism, then it should not be done.
Can a infant be baptized in Catholic Church if born out of wedlock and one parent is not Catholic?
I can't answer this question accuratly, because I don't know which church you're refering to. But ultimatly it's the child's decision to be baptized, and no matter what the parents' situations are, it can't stop the child from being baptized.Catholic Answer:Yes, parents who are not married can have their child baptized. The Church does not punish the child for the sins of the parents.
Why does godfather have to be Catholic in Catholic baptism?
When an infant is baptized in the Catholic Church, the parents choose godparents who are tasked with overseeing the spiritual upbringing of the child (should the parents' guidance not be sufficient). When the child is baptized, the godparent(s) make an oath to raise the child in the Catholic faith, which is clearly something they cannot promise if they do not believe it for themselves.
Can a child baptized in the Ukrainian Catholic Church go to a Roman Catholic School?
The Ukrainian Catholic Church is in union with the Holy Father and the Roman Catholic Church, so there should be no problem at all with a child baptized in that rite of the Church attending a Roman Catholic school.
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.
Can a child be baptized in the Catholic faith if the parents are non Catholic?
The answer is generally no. The Church needs to be assured that the child will be raised as a Catholic. There may be certain circumstances that it could be allowed but it is best to discuss the situation with a priest.
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.
If a child's parents have been baptized but the child has not is the child still Catholic?
No, the child needs to be baptized. Catholicism is not passed by generation, rather by the Sacrament of Baptism.
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.
