The Catechism of the Catholic Church states:
Baptism is performed in the most expressive way by triple immersion in the baptismal water. However, from ancient times it has also been able to be conferred by pouring the water three times over the candidate's head.
In accordance to the command of Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20:
"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."
Catholics baptize using the words, "[Name], I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
The Catholic Church accepts any baptism from other Christian Church if it was done in this manner.
It has been argued by people smarter than me that not only was there not enough fresh water to baptize three thousand people in Jerusalem but there would not have been enough time to baptize all of them by full immersion in one day even though they started in the morning.
Could these have been baptized by pouring or even sprinkling water over them?
With love in Christ.
2007-04-09 18:02:50
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answered by imacatholic2 7
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Both, as it depends on the parish. Usually it is what some people call "sprinkling" but is, in reality, a pouring of the baptismal water.
When I was baptised (nearly) 17 years ago, as an adult, I wore a white "baptismal robe" over my clothes, and the priest, after I had spoken my baptismal vows, poured water over my head three times while saying "I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit". (I leaned over the font and he poured it over my head and back into the font).
Child / Infant baptisms are usually also pouring.
By the way, according the Didache (a 1rst c. Christian writing), pouring was an acceptable means of baptism in the early Church, though immersion in "living" (i.e. running - like a stream) water was preferred.
2007-04-08 19:25:45
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answered by Bekkamom 2
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Baptism is the spiritual burial and resurrection which takes place when one receives Jesus Christ (Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:11-12). The Greek word translated "baptize" means to dip or immerse. This definition, coupled with the burial analogy offered in the above passages, indicates that the style of baptism practiced by Christ and his disciples was full immersion in water (as opposed to the sprinkling practiced by some church groups today).
Baptism, then, is an outward manifestation of what has taken place inwardly - the cleansing of our hearts from sin.
2007-04-08 19:11:24
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answered by Disciple 4
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Pastor Billy says: the needed huge difference usually talking is ...timing man or woman initiation into the Christian faith as understood by Catholicism includes baptism, first communion and confirmation somewhat a lot concurrently. at the same time as an toddler enters the Christian community those 3 sacraments of grace are spread out. As baptism is known because the recent covenant replacment for circumcision that's entered into very early interior the little ones life. in the present day the father and mother and Godparents conform to advance the toddler interior the religion and make available perfect Christian preparation for religious progression. in case you require a more suitable precise answer goto catholic solutions on line
2016-10-18 00:09:15
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answered by duperne 4
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I've seen full body immersion Catholic Baptisms both for infants and for adults.
JESUS used cold rushing river water, but how many critics of sprinkling do that?
2007-04-08 20:58:32
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answered by Travis J 3
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Sprinkling. That is all you need. You don't have to drown a person to baptize them.
I was baptized 30 years ago as an adult. The night before a friend of mine's husband talked to me for a hour on the phone trying to convince me that it had to be total immersion to be valid. I knew he was wrong. When I was baptized I felt the spirit of God come upon me.. So there you have it!!
2007-04-08 19:14:59
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answered by tonks_op 7
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It depends. My hometown church (Saint Viator) had a baptismal pool at the front of the church, where adults and babies were fully submersed. Other churches had small baptismal fonts where people held their head over it as the priest poured water on them.
2007-04-08 19:15:21
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answered by momo5j7 5
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Usually a pouring of water. Nothing wrong with total immersion, and nothing wrong with pouring. Don't pay attention to the protestants jumping up and screaming that ONLY total immersion is acceptable. Personally I'd like to see total immersion come back, but it is not required as the protestants (baptists) contend.
2007-04-09 06:37:27
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answered by Danny H 6
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It depends on the church. My parish did the sprinkling last night.
God bless,
=)
2007-04-08 19:11:07
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answered by Jennifer 4
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I've only seen them sprinkle the water.
2007-04-08 19:15:12
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answered by charliecizarny 5
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