Baptism and Christening

It's impossible to answer this question completely as there is no one form of protestant baptism: there are hundreds of different forms, depending on denomination.

Some protestant denominations, for example Anglicanism/Episcopalianism and Lutheranism, practice infant baptism using formulas that are very similar to those used in the Catholic Church, but still not identical.

To summarise: Catholic baptisms are conducted (usually, but not necessarily) on infants, using holy water and oil, by an ordained priest, with godparents, according to set Catholic liturgical formulas. Protestant baptisms are not.

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Firstly, it is necessary to recognize that there are two very broad groups of Spiritualists (sometimes referred to as Spiritists). Generally speaking, Spiritualists acknowledge the existence of God (or at least a Supreme Being) in spirit form only and Jesus also as a spirit form and the ultimate "medium", the means by which they may contact the spirits of those who have died. Most often these groups do not acknowledge the traditional sacraments of Christianity, although they may celebrate a "naming day" and records of these may well be kept by established Spiritualist churches. There are also other groups who vehemently prefer to be known as Spiritists and do not acknowledge God but may acknowledge Jesus but again as a "master medium or magician". Their meeting places may oftentimes be quite random so it is difficult to say with certainty that they observe naming days or keep records in any particular centralized place. As a matter of further enlightenment, in the city where I live there is a Spiritualist group who have been based for many years in the one church building and are known as The Christian Spiritual Alliance. In my experience, I have found Spiritualism to be a rather confusing if not nebulous area. Answer As the above answer states, most Spiritualists do not recognise Christian sacraments -which includes Baptism, and therefore they do not keep baprismal records. Whilst there are various organisations that call themselves "'Christian' Spiritualism" in various guises, this naming is usually limited to adopting some of the Christian principles of caring for others albethey on a limited and, some would say, rather confused level. As Spiritualists do not accept the divinity of Christ, by their own admission, nor the omipotence of God, nor accept the teachings of Christ they cannot, by their own rules and admission, be thought of as a Christian Church or denomination. Therefore, baptism is irrelevant to them, and would not be accepted by the Christian Church even if it was, and so no baptismal records are kept.

A Catholic baptism is when a baby or new convert is presented to a priest to become a member of the Catholic Church. A baptism ceremony is then performed, with the baby being sprinkled with holy water. This is a way of introducing the baby or convert into the church. It is believed that someone must be baptized to get to heaven, and that infants should be baptized as soon as possible to assure that they are not automatically destined to hell.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called Mormons) has a few kinds of blessings. Usually when a baby is born or a young child is adopted, they are presented to the congregation and given a 'name and a blessing'. This is not considered a baptism or a required ordinance, but is more of a prayer of hope for the child's life and serves as a way to introduce them into the church family. Mormons also perform blessings for healing the sick, guidance, and comfort.

Mormons, like Catholics, believe that baptism is essential for salvation, but they do not perform baptisms on anyone younger than eight years old, because they believe that the person must be able to choose to be baptised or not.

In additon children that die before the age of 8, [the age of accountability] are saved as they are not accountable for any [sin] they may have done.

Baptism is still important to us today because it initiates us into the Christian church.

All Christian Churches baptize in the name of Jesus.

No, they must have their marriage regularized by the Church and the spouse who has only been baptized needs to take instructions to receive the other sacraments.

Baptism is one of the seven sacraments.

they would probably burn it as a child of satan.

The Priest. In some Extreme cases like in near death or accident where the child will not survive, and there's no priest present, even a layman can do Baptism. Both the priest and deacon are ordinary ministers of the sacrament of baptism and from a liturgical standpoint either of them may perform the baptism during the mass. and they have too do a marrage and suff luuvvvllyy

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In the largest synod of the Lutheran Church in the United States, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), it is only important that the godmother is a Christian. The purpose of being a godmother is to share in the role of the spiritual nurture of a baptized child. A baptismal sponsor does not need to be a communing, confessing member of the Lutheran church, as long as he/she makes sure the child learns about the Christian faith and preferably Lutheran confession until the child is able to take his faith into his own hands. In the WELS and LCMS, the usual preference is that the sponsor belong to the same confessional synod by which the child is baptized into the Christian Church.

Wisconsin Lutheran Evangelical (WELS) Synod's position. The custom of having witnesses or sponsors (sponsors are also called godparents) is neither commanded or forbidden in the Bible. The Bible does not speak to this issue. So making use of baptismal sponsors (godparents) or baptismal witnesses is not necessary and not essential for a valid baptism. So you have lots of freedom in this matter. It is correct in noting that customarily or traditionally there are distinctions between "witnesses" and "sponsors/godparents." The important thing is to make sure the person you are asking to serve a certain purpose is able and qualified to fulfill that purpose. A "witness" is asked to be present, to pay attention, to make sure water is applied in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and (perhaps) to write or print his signature on a baptismal certificate that can be kept by the baptized person. The person simply witnesses and can testify that the baptism took place. In perhaps the majority of cases, witnesses are cherished family members or friends who may not share the same doctrinal confession of the parents and family, but remain qualified to be witnesses. A sponsor or godparent, however, in addition to being a witness and signing the certificate, normally is asked to serve more religious or spiritual purposes for the baptized person. Typical among these is to keep the child in his prayers, give assistance as needed or wanted by the parents in the spiritual rearing of the child to maturity, and play an active role in encouraging the child in his faith-life. To really be qualified for these tasks, the sponsor should be a Christian, share the same doctrinal confession of the parents, and then able to give the same kind of active encouragement to the child that the parents would without violating conscience. There was a time when sponsors were also those designated to take over the rearing of a child in the event of the death or prolonged absence of the parents. But now that designation should be clearly stated in the parents' will and interested, extended family members informed of the fact.

You would have to contact the current lead chaplin of that particular base. Ask if any records were kept. Odds are they were not. It is possible for you to discuss possible history information to convince chaplin to rewrite a new baptism certificate. There is no set of rules governing the trashing of old records or of making of new ones. Any chaplin, minister, or priest can write one according to their own decision.

You can only have Catholic godparents or Orthodox godparents. No protestants can be godparents in the Catholic Church.

Any gift would be appreciated by the parents; a gift of clothes, money, religious context, all will be OK.

The word baptize comes from the Greek word 'baptizma' which means to immerse and completely cover in water. Sprinkling with water is called 'aspersion', but it is not the same as a baptism.

An Orthodox baptism is recognized by all Catholics, but Catholic baptisms are not recognized by all Orthodox, because Catholic baptisms are actually done by aspersion or sprinkling, rather than by full immersion (which is what the Greek word 'baptize' means) and baptism has been the tradition of the Orthodox Church for the last 2,000 years.

The Orthodox believe that Baptism represents the likeness of the death and resurrection of the Lord and His three-day burial. For this reason, an Orthodox baptism involves three immersions in water.

The word baptize comes from the Greek word 'baptizma' which means to immerse and completely cover in water. Sprinkling with water is called Aspersion, but it is not the same as a baptism.

Baptism by triple immersion has been the tradition of the Orthodox Church for the last 2,000 years.