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The Sacrament of Baptism
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THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word." 51276 "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" (? Mt 28:19-20).1277 Baptism is birth into the new life in Christ. In accordance with the Lord's will, it is necessary for salvation, as is the Church herself, which we enter by Baptism.From: The Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Minister of Baptism - Canon Law
Can. 861
#1. The ordinary minister of baptism is a bishop, a presbyter, or a deacon, with out prejudice to the prescript of Can. 530, n.1.
#2. When an ordinary minister is absent or impeded, a catechist or another person designated for this function by the local ordinary, or in a case of necessity any person with the right intention, confers baptism licitly. Pastor of souls, especially the pastor of a parish, are to be concerned that the Christian faithful are taught the correct way to baptize.
#3. Except in a case of necessity, no one is permitted to confer baptism in the territory of another without the required permission, not even upon his own subjects.
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Bautizos de Niños
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