what are the requirements to baptize my baby(I'm Catholic)?

Answer 1

There is no such thing as infant baptism. the Catholic Church didnt even do it until the 14th century. They admit themselves it is not Scriptural. Do you know how it got started? It got started by teaching the doctrine of original sin which states that babies come from the womb damned and in need of salvation. Such doctrines make god out to be a monster sending children that never got a chance to live life to hell simply because their parents didnt get them baptized? Its ridiculous.

Dont confuse the kid by telling them at early ages that they are baptized when they are not. Baptism is a decision made as an adult that professes his faith in Christ. You teach your kids that when they want to truly become a Chrsitian based on THEIR OWN faith, then THEY make the committment to God in their hearts and step forward to be a baptized believer. That is New Testament conversion.

Answer 2

Mandaladreamer has stated the two of the three basic necessities for valid sacramental baptism: water and the Trinitarian formula. The third requirement is that the baptizer desire to accomplish what the Church accomplishes by baptism. And while perfectly valid, such baptism should be done only when necessary because the ordinary Ministers of the sacrament are bishops, priests, or deacons.
The general requirements for baptism in the Church are consent and a commitment to grow in the faith. In the case of an infant, that means parent (or guardian) consent and a reasonable expectation that the child will be raised in the Catholic Faith. There is, however, a wide variation in the requirements of specific parishes or priests. For that reason, I would suggest that you talk to somebody as soon as possible so you can know the particular requirements at your Church.
At our parish they only do baptisms the third Sunday of the month. My wife and I took too long finding Godparents that were acceptable and missed the first opportunity. Once we had that settled we thought we could just register and get in at the next baptism. Oh no, we have to attend a class/meeting. So we missed another third Sunday because the next class doesn't come around until this Tuesday. The third Sunday of this month, our baby will be baptized - she'll be three months old. Next time, we'll be in the office well before the due date making sure we've got everything in place.
There are also rules about Godparents. Because their primary role is to ensure that the child is brought up in the Faith, they must be confirmed, practicing Catholics. You can have no more than two and if you have two, they must be one male and one female.

I hope that helped.
BTW, are you expecting or is your baby already here?
I will keep you and your baby in my prayers and may God bless you both abundantly.


+May the peace of Christ be with you+

Answer 3

The "baby" must first believe and repent of the sins he has committed. (Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38, Acts 8:36-38) Of course, a person that is mature enough to do this is usually not called "a baby".

An infant is not guilty of any sins, so an infant does not need to be baptized.

"Sin is the transgression of the law." (1 John 3:4) An infant is not capable of transgressing, or even understanding any law!

Also, an infant does not inherit sin. Notice Ezekiel 18:20, "The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bear the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon himself."

Instead, we will each be judged based on the things we have done!

"Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation." (John 5:28-29)

"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad." (2 Corinthians 5:10)

We will each be judged based on our own deeds.

Answer 4

The requirements to baptize an infant in the Catholic Church are:
+ Parental consent
+ A founded hope that the infant will be brought up in the Catholic religion

If such hope is altogether lacking, the baptism is to be delayed until the situation changes.

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

For more information, see the Code of Canon Law, canon 868: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P2X.HTM

With love in Christ.

Answer 5

1. Use water.
2. Pour the water over the baby's head, saying: I baptize you (say name) in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
You're done.
You don't have to go to a priest, baptism is the one sacrament that you can do by yourself (although marriage is conferred on each other by the people marrying).
If you want the whole nine yards ceremony with godparents etc. in the church, call the church office and see what else they require.
By the way, you can baptize anyone like this, even if you come upon a stranger in an accident and want to do it, it's the same formula. It's absolutely valid.

Answer 6

Pick up a copy of your parish bulletin tomorrow at Mass; there should be information about baptism there, or the phone number of the person to contact. If not, just speak to the priest.

Answer 7

If you really are catholic, what are you doing asking that here ?
Talk to a priest

Answer 8

You need a pair of Godparents( praticing Catholics)!

Answer 9

For one thing, you have to make arrangements at your parish church, and a priest or deacon will inform you of what has to be done prior to the baptism

Answer 10

You would have to ask the priest at you church...