Are Assembly of god Baptisms Valid in the Catholic Church?

Answer 1

I used to be Assemblies of God. I was baptized there in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Now I am Catholic. Technically, my A/G baptism would have been valid, but I didn't have any documentation for it. I wasn't given a baptismal certificate and when I called the A/G church for a copy, they said they didn't keep them on file.

No certificate means there is no evidence that I was baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

So I had to be "conditionally baptized," which is basically when the priest says, "In the event that you have not been validly baptized, I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit," while pouring a little water across your forehead. Then I got a baptismal certificate.

All this to say, if you have a certificate that states how you were baptized and if you were baptized in the Trinitarian formula (you never know with A/G preachers), then you baptism IS valid.

You only have to present the proof if you are converting to the Church or if you are marrying a Catholic, btw. Otherwise, the Church would just assume you are validly baptized.

Answer 2

For a Baptism to be Valid in the Catholic Church two things must be present form(In the name of the Father, Son And Holy Spirit) and matter (water)

Answer 3

One who is Baptized, "In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" has received a valid Baptism according to the Catholic Church.

If the Assembly of God Church(es) conduct their Baptisms in this manner, they are valid.

Answer 4

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.

For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 1239: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2.htm#1239

With love in Christ.

Answer 5

A valid baptism must be "I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" as water is poured over the person (or as they are immersed).

Generally, the AOG are considered to have a valid baptism.

The Catholic Church recognizes all baptisms following the proper form, matter, and intention, no matter who performs them.

Answer 6

The Catholic Church are Christians all different protestant denominations at the instant are not and could be seen loopy and don't save on with scripture ... They make up issues and supply scripture meanings which at the instant are not biblical yet comply with a sucker is born each min. in simple terms watch them flopping on flooring and babbling in so referred to as tongues working around the so referred to as church screaming that's not the appropriate thank you to worship God basically idiots do issues like this and that they ought to be restrained to a psychological asylum

Answer 7

Yes. All water Baptisms done in the name of the Trinity are.

Answer 8

To the best of my knowledge, Assembly Of God is NOT Baptist, it is Pentecostal, and no it is not valid in the Catholic Church, The Catholic Church recognizes no church other than it's own

Answer 9

God only knows!

Answer 10

Being a catholic Im not really sure, but my guess would be no.