I’m only questioning the response because I was also told that I should check with the local Byzantine Catholic diocese (Eparchy of Passaic) and see if they could accomodate my request. The most common older child baptism material is metal. If they aren’t comfortable doing it they could put you off til someone else is available – but yes- you can still have the baptism for your child. Hi, Me and my husband are both catholic. Only issue is, he as well would like to get him baptized but under his church. Check with yours. P.S. However, remember the 4th commandment in the Bible. I have seen many “within the faith” whom are not correct in the interpretation of Catholic beliefs. Hi, Let it go. My fiancé and I have a 2 month old and I would like to get him baptized under the Catholic Church. Does anyone know the official answer? You have every right to request your son be baptized, and not wait for your confirmation. I’m 32 now and since the diagnosis, my life had went down hill and to surpass the pain of medicines and doctors, depression and being suicidal I have sinned in so many ways that I can’t come to peace with. If your Catholic, you should be married in a parish church where either you or you husband to be attend. Often times when this happens there are a couple options. I remarried and both me and my husband are attending church every Sunday . Be not afraid. The Church of England has a valid Baptismal Rite. Go see a priest and ask to be married in the Catholic Church. It is possible for an Orthodox Christian couple to baptize a child in a catholic church ? The other church may choose to baptize again because of their own beliefs about baptism, but it is not valid and has no effect on the first one so long as the first one is valid. I was told the Priest would see to everything, but never heard anything more and I have still not been received into the church. Do we have to get married in a church and/or by a priest in order to baptize our future children? Can one still be a godfather without being physically present during the baptism? Separate ceremonies you might say but all at basically at the same time. Why does the Catholic church make things so difficult? We can help young children appreciate the gift of Baptism by teaching that Baptism made them pleasing to God, who received them as his children through this Sacrament. They can assist you in thinking it through. My husband is Catholic and I am Greek Orthodox. At least one godparent must be Catholic and if the godparents are married, they need to be married in the Catholic Church. I am newly engaged and beginning to make plans for our wedding. As long as I knwo REPENTANCE is prior to BIBLICAL Baptism. Different dioceses may require different things as far as where a baptism is performed. The most common older child baptism material is metal. I am a practicing Roman Catholic (baptized and confirmed). Is it still possible for us to baptize him or would I need to be baptized and would we need to be married before he can be baptized? He does not have to convert in order for you to marry in the church. Older children/young adults may need to complete a Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) course to … Catholics believe baptism is necessary for salvation. he will advise you of the nessasary steps to take. There’s NO WAY we need to be clouding the issue of the Trinity now or in any age by refusing to use the Trinitarian formula given by Jesus and passed on in the actual rite of Baptism from the earliest times of the Church. Some churches do not use the Trinitarian formula for baptism and thus their baptisms are not valid. At 17 she is not only old enough to make this decision but her mother a Catholic should have had her baptised as an infant, now I am only surmising here but as she didn’t do it I suspect it’s because she is not practicing her faith herself. My babies father and I are no longer together. Both sets of god parents have not been active in their lives. And I have always believed in Christ our lord..and I wish more than anything in life I could of had the choice myself to choose my faith. I understand your dilemma and it is a tough situation. I did mention this to the priest and he said this is fine to do in a Church of England church? God loves and accepts everyone not just Catholics and expects us all to do the same. It’s not one priest celebrating ‘part’ of the Mass and the other celebrating ‘part’ of the Mass, though they may read different readings at the liturgy of the word, and only one of them preaches. When Will My Child Receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation? I am a catholic, Ivan, and my sister and i and all of our cousins have godparents. Also if she can can she do her First Communion at the same time ? Jarrad, Yes she can as long as she is of age, and as long as the godparents are living in acrodance with the teachings of the Church. The Catholic Mass is Christ offering Himself on the Cross to His Father in Heaven in reparation for the sins of mankind, and Christ giving Himself to us in Holy Communion, while we unite ourselves to His Sacrifice of Love. In no way though should you wait for this reason. Your child received what is called conditional baptism. This sacrament completes the conformity to Christs, suffering and death just where baptism started. my sister had her baby and i was wondering if i can still be its godfather even though im not there at the time of his baptism. As we look deeper into this topic we will cover several aspects. All that the Church requires is that the parents undertake to do their best to bring the child up as Catholic. Has the atheist expressed any desire to be baptized? ?? He in fact can and will make it all possible. I attend a Christian Catholic Church. Jesus does love you and your family, and He wants you to come to Him. Said he is not a counselor, so doesn’t seem to mind that this family is being torn apart by a divorce. This would also be an invalid baptism, even if the Trinitarian formula were used. Check out the Archdiocese website for information but it does include marriage preparation course even thought you have 30 years experience. My children’s father is baptized Anglican and I’m Christian. Is there any way I can object to this, like in a wedding? RCIA adapted for Children: Holy Rosary Church welcomes children of catechetical age, along with their families, on a journey of preparation for initiation into the Catholic community. In his words he will not say who can and who cannot be a Catholic as it is the Holy Sprit who has brought the person to him. Does anyone know how to help?? My husband and I both have been baptized in Jesus Name through our church (United Pentecostal Church). VATICAN II declared this in #7 of it’s decree Ad Gentes: Many Catholics call themselves Catholics and are so indoctrinated in that fact that they fall to realize of recognize that Catholicism is a denomination of Christianity- not it’s own religion per se. My brother in law is not Catholic. I don’t mean to sound critical but even though a protestant service might make you feel good you cannot participate in the most important part of worship – true Communion with Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of Eucharist. I just spoke to the pastoral associate at my church because I’m looking to have my 5 week old baptized. Im scared because maybe Jesus will not forgive me and wont ever accept me when I died. I have taken the children to mass every Sunday and they are at the local Catholic primary school. The reason for waiting until the eighth day was to reflect the Jewish custom of circumcision. Godparents can also be helpful through their prayers and example even if the child’s parents fulfill their own promise to raise the child in the faith. She can ask her parish priest to put her in touch with a strong Catholic couple who are active in their faith and can help her prepare to pass on the faith to her children by taking the role of godparents. Celebrating Baptism is a chance for all the family to get together, to celebrate and to thank God for the new life which He has given. I was previously married and have a 10 year old son of that marraige. My husband is not Catholic and we were not married in a church. It is one of a few religions that promote people converting to it’s beliefs rather than be born into it. Although this is a time of celebration, proper etiquette is essential to honor the sacrament. But as long as one parent promised to bring them into the Catholic Church this is alright. I think she was asking if her godparents could be her daughter’s godparents. Thank you. But in any case, yes I would truly recommend you to baptize your child in the church as he/she will receive many graces and will be welcome into the church. I pray every single day, sometimes several times a day, I just can’t physically get myself out of my home and to the church. Anyone can be baptised, but the preparation process before baptism for an adult is different than for a child. No one drew me away. A baptism is a baptism regardless of the church so long as it is done properly. I forgot to add: I’m gay and am in a relationship. My wife went behind my back and had our daughter baptized last week. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1252). Hello, or For Catholics it’s not what I feel or you feel or Mother feels, it’s what the Church and Church law says in the Canons. I would really appreciate if you have any insights on if it will be possible for me to get baptized in a church in the US though I am not an US citizen. I went to their three meetings and at the last meeting the Priest said he had a problem with her being baptised. ©Catechism of the Catholic Church, Part 2, Section 2, Chapter 1, Article 1. Therefore, can I RECOMFIRM MY NEW NAME AS IN MY DEED POLL BY REGISTERING INTO BAPTISM OF CONFIRMATION IN ANY CATHOLIC CHURCH WHERE A BISHOP CAN RECONFIRM ME UNDER A NEW NAME ???????? Therefore if you want to become catholic and for your children to become Catholic I can see no reason why you shouldn’t be ‘allowed’. They might have another solution to baptizing your son at an earlier date inspite of you not being an official catholic. Why? Yes, they will handle the baptism during the RCIA program. If children are ages seven (7) and older they need to be taught to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ. There are a few theological differences and the position of the Catholic Church is that it holds the fullness of the faith taught by Jesus Christ and handed down by his disciples. Neither my wife nor I is religious. I feel they are making a mockery of not only the church, but, of me as well. We want to baptize our daughter in both the Coptic church and Catholic Church. There is one thing I do know though, I will be pulling them out of the school and it will be a cold day in hell before I step into or take the children into a Catholic Church again. There is no “rule” that “I baptized hers, so she can’t baptize mine.” A Catholicspriest or deacon performs the Rite of Baptism. Church, would I need to be re-baptised to join the Catholic Church? Hello, Sometimes it sounds too funny to hear some old people speaking wisdom. I was attempting to explain ordinary ministers, but in my conciseness I caused confusion. She gets wet. Contact a Catholic church near you to get started! To continue or grow in our Christian faith- whether that be attending a Catholic or Protestant church. Her family is not Catholic. Maybe you should address this matter with the diocese of your region. What does the Grace of Baptism accomplish? The answer is NO .but at the very end just before the body in this case the ashes are take away the Priest would have sprinkle the coffin with holy water only ..as the final prayers are been said . The Apostolic doctrine (teaching) is how Jesus taught His disciples, why would you deviate from that? Then we got married, but only legally, not religious. hi jon, can i get my baby christened in any catholic churches that i chose? Hello, My husband and I are married through Catholic Church, we wanted to baptize our son. Because Christ is acting sacramentally through one priest. They only need consent of the Catholic parent. Jennifer. His biological parents are not in his life nor is his adopted mother. Hi Peter. My sister then married outside of the church but never joined another church. Usually the baptisms are scheduled for the fourth Saturday of the month at 9:00 AM. We are very happy to welcome you and your child to St. Anthony the Abbot Catholic Christian community. Baptism is performed with water, either by immersion or sprinkling depending on religion. There are two principal reasons for baptising infants: Responsibility of the Parents The parents are accepting the serious duty of sharing their faith with their child and asking for the help of godparents who have the responsibility of supporting the parents in guiding the child’s faith life, and their moral and spiritual growth. You will be the primary educators for him in ways of faith. God is waiting with open arms to forgive your sins and receive you as His child forever! From what I understand one of his parents would have to be baptized for him to get baptized wich is fine I was planning on getting baptized anyways. Please let me know – Venkat. Deacon Tim. Your chosen Godparent will be a Catholic in good standing and should assist if you need help. Pray. I strongly believe that if God calls a person to act upon what their faith dictates them to do, who is to say otherwise. All that is required is the will to do what the Church does when she baptizes, and to apply the Trinitarian Baptismal formula. I’m seeing the words- raised in the Christian Faith- more than Catholic. Churches around. You guessed it: white. I was not sure the form was perfect, as I recall he poured the water, then made the sign of the cross on her forehead while saying “I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” But because he poured the water first then followed with the prayer, I worried that she is not baptized. I only ask because when I was a kid my friend from communion class got baptized and did her communion the same day. It was a slap heard ’round the Internet. It is clear that you feel honored by your best friend to be asked to be the godmother of her child by your desire to be baptized. This is traditionally the father’s role as the “head of the family”. Can either one of us be the godparent? There are 608 older child baptism for sale on Etsy, and they cost $24.74 on average. As we are a catholic family that had our babies baptized, made first communion in 4th grade and confirmation at the end of 8th grade(all attended parochial school) I am embarrassed to say, I do not know. I was wondering if you had any nice examples of prayers of the faithful that could be read out at the mass. she is not good to me. The purpose of this class is to gain a fuller appreciation of the sacrament of Baptism and what it means to raise a child in the Catholic faith. What about a Baptism of an Older Child or Adult? the godparents that I want are my brother and sister-in-law, they are both married but not through the catholic church. Hi, I have 4 children, I am not married to their father he is a non believer and we are no longer together. I knew this might be a mortal sin, but I did it anyway. Good luck and God bless you and family. I am very sorry to hear of your situation and it sounds like you are having some relationship difficulties with your mother-in-law. baptism does not depend if the parents are married or not, as long as the intent of the parents is clear and true that they desire that their children is to be baptized in the catholic church. Getting baptized is an acceptance of the entire Catholic faith and becoming a child of God. First of all, there should not have been two different sets of dates on any of the certificates. The Coptic church, like our Orthodox brothers and sisters, has valid sacraments because they have valid apostolic succession. Could I convert and become Catholic, and be baptized as well or no? The parents need to desire the baby be baptized, and it needs to be done by priest, or deacon. She is saying that once I baptise the kids they will become Catholic. My dad is Italian, raised in Brooklyn, I have always been a proud catholic! He gave me the baptism forms for my children immediatley and they were baptised a few months later, I have been meeting the priest weekly since then and tonight will recieve the three sacrements together. Those sins may prevent you from being open to the salvation God offers through baptism, but you will always carry the mark of a Christian on your soul, therefore making re-baptism impossible. I would like to suggest that you contact the parish where the Baptism took place and make sure the correct date when the baptism took place is what is actually in the Baptism Registry. Good Morning, I trust everything worked out well. My best friend had a baby girl back in January and he chose me and somebody else to serve as godparents. It was too much work for them 20 years ago to baptize me catholic so they went anglican. And as children we always went to church. Go where you feel welcome to celebrate your faith. Her relationship to the non-denominational church may change. The Catholic Church wants to walk the walk with you. And because he said as a mexican it was a tradition. And what’s a naming ceremony ?? Baptisms can be arranged any time depending upon the priest’s or deacon’s schedule and the policy of the parish or diocese. I believe your son could seek baptism on his own as he is beyond the age of reason (7 years old). I SO understand you and wish we were neighbors so I could help you. In the spirit of brevity here is the short answer straight from the Catechism: “The practice of infant Baptism is an immemorial tradition of the Church. Would I be able to use the certificate from my church or do i need to get baptized again at a Catholic church? The problem is neither of us (me and the godmother) have been baptized catholic. As you can now understand, I am sure, this is one of the reasons why we should not play around with these matters. Please meet with your parish priest to discuss the specifics. I was christened in a COE church but have no evidence of this other than the name of the church and the approximate month and year. Would it be advisable and/or acceptable to have her baptized at this point so that she will not resent having not been baptized when she is older? Under the demands of her father, my ex began attending church again. What kinds of questions should I expect during this meeting? Canon 751. Can you please advise if this is indeed Catholic Church Law and what I do from here in regards to my faith? My friend in India became christian from Hindu & he wants to know about that because he listen from somewhere that if you convert from one cast to another then you will get some money from that religion. Thank you in advance. I want to send my child to a Catholic school. To make sure you fulfill all requirements it would be better for you to ask in the church that your brother is baptising his baby. Hi Maria, your situation seems very confusing. I left the LDS church 3 years later. Doesn’t seem a need to refer this couple to therapy, to keep the family together. I have always identified as a Christian even though I did not attend church regularly as a child. If you baptize the child Catholic, at least there’s a decent chance they are raised in the Catholic faith. I’m proud to be her godmother and have always tried to guide her especially after her mother died. Hi Paul Pecchie, Pastor. The godparents typically have the responsibility of caring for the child’s spiritual growth if something happens to the parents. My husband and I have been married throw court for 13 yrs. For an infant to be baptized lawfully it is required: 1° That the parents , or at least one of them, or the person who lawfully holds their place, give their consent; 2° That there be a well founded hope that the child will be brought up in the Catholic religion. I belong to a parish Roman Catholic and as long as the grandparents are members of the church they will baptize the child. I am 59 years old this year and have been a practicing Catholic all my life. If u want christening at home parish where parents live then u will need permission from ur parish priest so it is best to attend ur nearest church and introduce yourself. We are a missionary Church, and therefore have also many adult baptisms. I am a Catholic in Australia and I married a non Catholic in a Catholic Church. I have a serious question I had a baby with a guy we are not married but are in court status he dosen’t want me to baptize our son nd our son is 8 months already I want him baptize but the father dosent we do have a temporary domestic order nd says do not change childs religion doctor and so forth would that prevent a baptism from happening we are not changing the religion cuz his father is catholic too?? Recently my son’s girlfriend was baptized in a non-denominational church. Hi there. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about older child baptism? I have a friend in Mexico who will be baptizing her baby, and one of the baby’s to be Godparent is Indian Hindu. Or both? I thought maybe that same gift might be extended to some one at the point of death – some one who has become unable (like the infant) to purposefully choose to reject Christ….. In the Catholic Church today, people are usually baptized as infants by a priest or deacon. ? He said I had to call him and speak to him about it, however none of the other parents had any problems. If there is some question about the validity; it needs to be cleared up and then you could get your married “regularized” in a Catholic Church, which would be a private ceremony in the Sacristy. I imagine so that support is being spread through a range of people. After a while, i was informed I could not be a god mother since I don’t have the proof of my sacraments. Some priests tend to lose sight of the fact that they are servants to their parisheners and not the other way round. Typically a person would be baptized at the parish church within whose boundaries one resides, but today’s people are mobile and will sometimes choose a parish that one prefers over one that is geographically the closest. Can we have three godparents and do the godparents have to be baptized catholic and have done their first communion ? I would really appreciate it. Thank you for your reply Jon. Baptizing in the name of Jesus only may make theological sense to someone who is already clear about the Trinity, but in the early Church, it would have made nonsense of the unity of the Father, Son and Spirit at a time when many people rejected Christianity precisely because they could not grasp that mystery or because it seemed like nonsense (as it does to Jehovah’s Witnesses today). Its not advisable however, as the godparent’ s role is to foster the child’s Catholic faith if something happens to the parents. My priest’s view is that it takes great currage to enter a catholic church in the first place, he says it is the Holy spirit that brings you there in the first place so who is he to turn you or your family away. My son is 7 years old and has cerebral palsy. I don’t believe in this Godparent thing. What is the best solution to this dilemma? Children and their families participate in a year-long program that prepares children for full initiation into the church. More than 20 years I baptized my niece. Most of my friends were 15 and sophomores in high school. ROMANS Ch 6. Hi Trish, it is actually very important to pick the right Godparents. .thank you,I asked if it is allow if I do that baptist same day to our wedding,is that ok.thank you.I ll wait the answer. she is so mean and arrogrant. Perhaps I am being overly sensitive but I felt like I was being brushed off. I am sure an arrangement could be made with the parish. Yes – your marriage situation should not prevent you from baptizing your baby – however, it would be best to talk with your parish priest about having your civil marriage validated in the Church – it is not that complicated to do. children as well. Over this year I have made the decision to become Catholic. You are wrong . Baptism isn’t something that should be treated lightly to quickly get done so that you can move on to others things. That’s what the months of classes are all about….to be sure that they choose to be a member of the church. Her mom continues to verbally reprimand her child for her baptism. Your hometown parish should be able to help you with the process. (So, an infant has no need to consciously participate in the gift he is receiving. Contact your parish to make the arrangements and to discuss your specific situation. Would have saved so many lives. If you are having your infant child baptized the parish usually has a brief class to teach the parents more about the sacraments of baptism and the parent’s responsibility to the child as Christian parents. I booked into the course we had to take before Baptism and paid the money for the course. None of the Catholic. All protestant churches claiming to be Christian are actually practicing heresy, even though they may contain some elements of the Truth. Those same churches generally recognize that once a baptism is celebrated it can not and should not be celebrated again. GOD BLESS, Hi, I would call the diocese and appeal to the local bishop if necessary to get them to change this. There is good news here for you but first the bad news. A catholic CAN marry a non-Catholic IN the catholic church and have a VALID marriage. 3. dunking their head in water He is non-Catholic. Now I am having a difficult time in understanding that my baptism was not real. I have a 3 month old baby. The reason was because I had been married before, and although I was now divorced and re-married, I was told I would have to get my first marriage annulled and then marry my present husband again in the Catholic Church before I could be received into it. Hello, I hope you can help me, I was raised Catholic, but my son is 18 years old, and he’s not baptized, (his biological father doesn’t want to do it) but now that he’s older, we would love to do it, what we need to do, so he can be baptized….. I decided I wanted my children to be Catholic, and that I would join them. We were not married in a church. Jesus was very clear that we are all parts of HIS Body in the Church; we are not isolated units or individualists. Does she need to have godparents? My boyfriend and I have a 15 month old son & would love to baptize him, but we are not married & I’m not baptized but he is. In the meantime, I continued to go to mass every Sunday and educate them in the faith. Some of our friends attend this church. ( atleast on scripture to prove). The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “The family is the community in which, from childhood, one can learn moral values, begin to honor God, and make good use of freedom.” (2207). Welcome! Required fields are marked *. Finally someone else who understands the truth! Thank you. Stop giving advice until you can learn to be accepting of other people and their religions and stop stereotyping. A certificate is proof of the actual celebration, in other words, the date and information of when and where the actual baptism took place. You can then contact the parish, and request a copy of the certificate. I am at a loss of what to do. He will be able to provide proper guidance. Christ Calls All to Baptism. I had private instruction, not RCIA. I just recently started the program myself, and they set aside a special ceremony for those of us who need a baptism, or to be blessed again as a Catholic. You should try another parish as they are not all automatically suspicious of ones motives for wanting to join the church. I’m saying this because given the choice now I would not choose the Catholic Church. In the spirit of brevity here is the short answer straight from the Catechism: “The practice of infant Baptism is an immemorial tradition of the Church. In the early Church, after completing the initiation stages, children and adults were welcomed into the Church at the Easter Vigil Liturgy on Holy Saturday and received the Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist (Communion). Please check with your parish priest regarding particular requirements that may be in place in your diocese. Or is it permissible for two people to share in the baptism, one providing the form, the other the matter? I do not know. We received yes annulment and then received the sacrament of marriage even though Wes been married in a protestant church. Since children aged seven and up are considered old enough to understand the implications of such actions, they are to make that decision for themselves. u can get ordained by universal life Church n do urself or family or friend..but u need to register to get ordain…. My husband & I are still legally married through civil court. I went along with mostly because I just wanted to please him. circumstances of course. All answers appriecated. #CatholicBaptisim #YoungAdults #Catholic #CatholicGifts. My husband is very religious. I have been baptized catholic so has my other half. By contrast, infants are only baptized in the Latin Church, and their parents and sponsors receive the catechesis or instruction. First, let us appeal to the Bible. Can I receive the sacrament? 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