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QUAERITUR: Valid matter, water, for baptism
From a reader:
Several months ago, we attended a violin recital in a Methodist church (did not attend their service) and the pastor announced that he would be doing a “beach baptism”, and I imagine that he used the salt water … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: How to do an emergency baptism.
From a reader:
It’s getting close to my wife’s due date, and since her pregnancy is considered high risk, I wanted to be prepared for every condition. If there is a need to preform an emergency baptism at the hospital when … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged baptism, emergency baptism
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QUAERITUR: Validity of baptism when water touches only the hair – Fr Z rants
From a deacon:
I was wondering how safe it is to assume that water flowing over the hair along with the correct words constitutes a valid baptism. I ask because there were just 12 babies baptized in my parish and some … Continue reading
REVIEW: Baptism booklet (Angelus Press, 2006)
A while back I fielded a question about the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism in the traditional form, using the older Rituale Romanum. In that discussion the issue of booklets for the use of bystanders came up.
The nice people … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Can a traditional rite of baptism be in English?
From a priest reader:
Please excuse my sending this request to you, but I have not been able to find an answer to my questions.
A couple have asked me to baptize their soon-to-be-born child, using the EF of Baptism. I am … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Received baptism from SSPX – must I be conditionally baptized?
From a reader:
I write inquiring about the validity of my baptism at the SSPX.
I approached the Roman Catholic Parish in our area and inquired about this matter. The parish priest told me that i will be given a conditional … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Baptisms in Advent
From a reader:
Our fifth child is due on November 24. To allow for the possibility that he might be late, we attempted to schedule a private baptism on Gaudete Sunday. My pastor says that no baptisms can be celebrated during … Continue reading
Who’s the important one?
Many prelates from around the world would stay at my residence in Rome when they would come for business with the Roman curia. As a result, at mealtimes you would find yourself eating with Bp. X or Archbp. Y or … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Our Catholic Identity, SESSIUNCULA, The Drill
Tagged Argentina, baptism, Benedict XVI, Card. Bergoglio
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QUAERITUR: baptism practices… AGAIN. Fr. Z rants.
WARNING – this has been updated and must be corrected!READ THIS BEFORE READING ANYTHING ELSE BELOW.
If water does not touch the head, baptism is invalid.
But most of my comments below still have their use.
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From a reader:
I am sure you must … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: “We baptize you…” valid?
A friend asked a question by telephone.
A priest in a parish baptized two children using the proper rite for baptism, pouring water properly, but saying "WE baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of … Continue reading
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged baptism, form, matter, rite, sacrament, validity
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