Adult Baptism in the Catholic Church?

Question

i need information about Adult Baptism in the Catholic Church and its STEPS!!! and how is it different from the infant baptism??

Answer 1

I understand that if a person was baptized as an infant by parents who were members of the church, then adult baptism will not be performed by most denominations thereafter. The Baptists, however, will do this if convinced the request for adult baptism follows genuine conversion to Christ. They do not believe paedo-baptism is valid.

I think paedo-baptism is based on the biblical practice (O.T. and N.T.) of covenant relationships. In the (old) Mosaic Covenant, circumcision was the sign of the covenant, and so all male babies (born to Jewish and proselytised parents) were circumcised on the 8th day. The child was included in the covenant by virtue of its parents inclusion. When Jesus inaugurated the New Covenant in his blood, circumcision was 'dropped' and baptism became one of the covenant 'signs' or symbols. So when the Philippian jailer was converted that earth-shaking night, he AND his household were baptised. It was taken as understood that the new convert's family were included, childen and all.

The steps for adults in the Catholic church have already been well covered by Catholics.

Answer 2

Pastor Billy says: the fundamental difference generally speaking is ...timing

Adult initiation into the Christian faith as understood by Catholicism involves baptism, first communion and confirmation pretty much simultaneously. When an infant enters the Christian community these 3 sacraments of grace are spread out. As baptism is understood as the new covenant replacment for circumcision this is entered into very early in the infants life. At this time the parents and Godparents agree to raise the child in the faith and make available proper Christian education for spiritual development.

if you require a more precise answer goto catholic answers online

Answer 3

Adult baptism is equivalent to infant baptist in form & function, but different in preparation.

For an infant baptism, the parents are prepared. For an adult baptism, the person being baptized ("catechumen" or "candidate", depending on previous religious training) is prepared.

The steps for an adult:

(1) Contact a priest and explain your desire to be baptized.

(2) Follow his instructions, which will probably be to do the following:

(a) Enroll in RCIA to learn about Catholic Chrisitanity

(b) Search one's heart & mind to be sure one wants to become Catholic

(c) Attend Easter Vigil and go forward to be baptized and confirmed...and later on in the same service, he/she will receive his/her First Holy Communion.

BTW, if a person has been baptized in any of the other Christian churches that use the formula "In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (Ghost)" at baptism, there is no need for the adult to be re-baptized. All he/she would do is present documentation and ask to be confirmed. If there is no documentation, then the adult will be conditionally baptised and then confirmed.

Answer 4

I would contact your church and ask about the RCIA program. Contrary to popular belief here there is no difference between infant and adult baptism, other than the fact that one person is an infant, and one is an adult. You also have to keep in mind that we Catholics see baptism as a grace from God that physically washes away sin; it is not symbolic like protestants believe. Therefore, as we are all born with original sin, this grace should not be withheld from infants. This is supported biblically. See the following link for more information.

http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/2005/0505fr.asp

Answer 5

The only difference I can see is that the person being baptized is an adult instead of an infant. The baptism is the same regardless.

If you'd like more detail, talk with your local priest.

Answer 6

The only real differences with adult baptism:

1. You go to "school" first
2. You'll make a conscious profession of faith and do your other initiation sacraments at the same time (confirmation, first communion.)

The "school" I refer to is this: you will be what is called a "catechumen", and for you the process begins with the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA.) This link, although specific to one diocese in the US, gives a good description of what you'd be in for.

http://www.stjohnrcia.com/rcia/faq.asp

Answer 7

Call the local Catholic church and ask to speak to their R.C.I.A. director/instructor.

(RCIA: Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Answer 8

I can't answer for the Roman Catholic church but baptism of believers (not infants) is what we find in the Bible.
Baptism is not magical it simply symbolises the faith you have come to and expresses that faith in a public way.

Answer 9

read your bible my friend, you need the jesus baptism not the church baptism trust me.
and we only have two baptisms 1.water 2. the spirit
nothing else.
its there in your bible.

Answer 10

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