how old should i wait until baptizing my baby?(i'm Catholic)?

Answer 1

Until he or she makes his own decision to have faith in Christ, just like the Bible says. That gives you time to get out of the Catholic church and find a church that is true to the Bible. At that point, you, too, can be baptized after you believe, just like everyone in the Bible did.

Answer 2

Babies should be baptized almost immediately, at least by the time they are 3 months old, in the Catholic Faith.

I know other faiths will say it is wrong to baptize babies, but you are asking how old in your faith (Catholic), not theirs.

At 13 the child can make an informed decision and choose to receive Confirmation or not ... like all Catholics before him.

Answer 3

Matthew 28:19  Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost

If you can "teach" your baby anything, then you can baptize the child. Teach them what? About the Gospel truth!

GOD bless

Answer 4

The Chruch teaches:

Parents are obliged to take care that infants are baptized in the first few weeks.

An infant in danger of death is to be baptized without delay.

For more information, see the Code of Canon Law, canon 867: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P2X.HTM

With love in Christ.

Answer 5

i choose for extra records in this be counted. the difficulty you shows tells me that somebody does not choose for to declare they are catholic. in case you do no longer stay your stay in the "catholic" way then you definately are no longer possibly a catholic no be counted how lots you flow to church or whether baptized, and so on. some ppl say as quickly as a catholic continually a catholic -- yet that doesnt seem suitable the two.

Answer 6

My oldest son was baptized almost immediately following his birth, by a priest at the hospital, because we were told he may not live. (He's 17 now!) My youngest son was baptized when he was almost 5 years old. I was baptized when I was 23 years old. I think it's a matter of what best fits your needs, and your plans for the future of your child. For instance, if you plan to have a party following the baptism, you may need time to save and plan for the party. Just something to consider...

Answer 7

He Yu:

Let your baby make that decision. That is the way they did it in the Bible.

Baptism of infants began with a monk, Augustine, who says when Adam sinned everyone became guilty. Thus everyone needs baptism.

Jesus says where there is no knowledge of sin, there is no guilt. And He called people to "repent." Hardly something a baby can do.

You need read the Bible code that proves Jesus is the Messiah and tells exactly how someone is saved. See http://abiblecode.tripod.com

Shalom, peace in Jesus, Ben Yeshua

Answer 8

Anglicans baptise infants too...and ours were "done" at about two months or so. Sooner the better is how both of our churches would put it! Even though limbo has been canceled, the thought of a little baby not welcomed into the family of faith is kind of uncomfortable. Plus which, you can get a really nice baptismal dress [even for tiny boys this is appropriate...lots of lace at the hem, etc.], you'll get nice gifts from the godparents and grandparents and have a little party afterwards.

Answer 9

baptism should be done when they know why their doing it. why baptize a child if they dont understand whats going on? dedicate your child to the Lord but baptism is done when they are ready not the parent.

Answer 10

You shouldn't wait! Contact your priest to make the necessary arrangements. And ignore all the bad advice you will undoubtedly get from ill informed Protestants. Their manmade tradition has reduced the holy sacrament of Baptism to a mere ceremonial event for adults. Listen to the Church Christ founded, the only Church with authority to teach in His name, the Church which has baptized newborns since Apostolic times.