Who can baptize a person?

In the Latin Church of the Catholic Church
the Catholic Church
The Catholic Church teaches that it is the one, holy, catholic and apostolic church founded by Jesus Christ in his Great Commission, that its bishops are the successors of Christ's apostles, and that the pope is the successor to Saint Peter, upon whom primacy was conferred by Jesus Christ.
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, the ordinary minister of baptism is a bishop, priest, or deacon (canon 861 §1 of the 1983 Code of Canon Law), and in normal circumstances, only the parish priest of the person to be baptized, or someone authorized by the parish priest may do so licitly (canon 530).
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Who can baptize adults?

Adults are encouraged to get baptized at the Easter Vigil service, but can also be baptized during any other designated mass. The adult is accompanied during the ceremony by his sponsor -- a person of faith, member of the Catholic church chosen to aid the candidate in his growth in the Christian faith.
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What does baptism as an adult mean?

People who belong to these churches are usually baptized when they are infants, though those who convert later in life may be baptized as adults. Other Christian denominations believe that baptism is only meaningful for those who have personally professed faith in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sin.
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Can anyone baptise a child?

In case of emergency, any baptized person may administer Baptism according to the following form. I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
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Can you perform your own baptism?

According to most Christian religions, baptism can be performed anywhere. However, parishioners of the Catholic Church are required to seek permission from the church in order to perform a baptism at home.
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Whom has Christ authorized to baptize? Can parents baptize a child at home?



What preacher says baptism?

5) What will the pastor say before I am baptized? Today we acknowledge your old self is buried with Christ and you have been raised to new life in Jesus! Therefore, (your name here), I now baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and of the Holy Spirit!"
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Can a woman give baptism?

There is no record of anyone assisting with the baptism, either men or women, nor of any women as his disciples. As for Jesus, it is generally agreed that he baptised no-one, although his disciples probably did so (John 4,2).
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What are the five steps of baptism?

  • 5 STEPS TO BAPTIZING SOMEONE. Do you know someone who is ready to take his/her next step in following Jesus through baptism? ...
  • Step 1: Find some water. ...
  • Step 2: Go into the water. ...
  • Step 3: Take their confession of faith. ...
  • Step 4: What to say. ...
  • Step 5: Lay the person down into the water and back up.
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How many times can you be baptized?

Given once for all, Baptism cannot be repeated. The baptisms of those to be received into the Catholic Church from other Christian communities are held to be valid if administered using the Trinitarian formula. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church explains: 1256.
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Can I baptize my daughter?

It may take a little longer but it's absolutely doable. Most churches will welcome a request to baptise your child even if you are not a church member or do not regularly attend church. There may be a few extra steps, like meeting with the pastor or attending a class.
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Can I baptize my child without the mother?

Shared legal custody covers decision-making for the child, including, health, education, religion, etc. Baptizing a child without the other parent's knowledge or consent could lead to a contempt petition in which a judge may find you in...
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Can I baptize my child without godparents?

It's an important role and you want to get it right. Most churches will require at least one godparent for a child's baptism. While godparents aren't specifically mentioned in the bible it has become customary to have godparents for child baptism.
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Can a nurse baptize a baby?

The nurse may perform the baptism by pouring a small amount of warmed water on the infant's head and saying, “I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” A record of the baptism is made in SF 510, Nursing Notes. The parents are notified about the baptism.
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When should I be baptized?

The answer finally came when the Lord described how parents should teach their children about the gospel. He said, “And their children shall be baptized for the remission of their sins when eight years old, and receive the laying on of the hands” (Doctrine and Covenants 68:27).
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What are 3 types of baptism?

The Catholic holds that there are three types of baptism by which one can be saved: sacramental baptism (with water), baptism of desire (explicit or implicit desire to be part of the Church founded by Jesus Christ), and baptism of blood (martyrdom).
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What does Jesus say about being baptized?

He said: All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
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What does the Bible says about baptism?

In Christian theology, a baptism is a kind of rebirth; a washing away of original sin and a purification of the soul. According to the Bible, the first known baptism occurred with Jesus, sometime around 30 AD, when he was baptized in the River Jordan by his disciple John (later known as John the Baptist).
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What does godmother do at baptism?

Traditionally the role of godparents is to be the 'sponsor' at the baptism and to speak on the child's behalf during the baptism service itself.
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How baptism is done?

The forms and rituals of the various Christian churches vary, but baptism almost invariably involves the use of water and the Trinitarian invocation, “I baptize you: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” The candidate may be wholly or partly immersed in water, the water may be poured over ...
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Why is baptism important?

Baptism marks the personal identification with Christ

When we come to believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior, our lives become united to Christ's life. We begin a journey of faith, united to Christ. We renounce service to sin and give our loyalty and service to Christ.
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What are the 4 effects of baptism?

Actual grace, which is the assistance from God to resist Sin. Infused theological virtues of Faith, hope, and charity(love). The gifts of the Holy Spirit. Entry into Paradise after a life lived in Christ.
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