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2. Godparent - Wikipedia

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   A godparent must normally be an appropriate person, at least sixteen years of age, a confirmed Catholic who has received the Eucharist, not under any canonical penalty, and may not be the parent of the child. Someone who belongs to another Christian church cannot become a godparent but can be a 'witness' in conjunction with a Catholic sponsor.

3. Baptismal vows - Wikipedia

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   Baptismal vows are the renunciations required of an adult candidate for baptism just before the sacrament is conferred. [1] In the case of an infant baptism they are given by the godparents (sponsors) or parents themselves. In many Christian denominations, the taking of baptismal vows incorporates a person into church membership. [2]

4. Person (Catholic canon law) - Wikipedia

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   To be a godparent at the bestowal of baptism and confirmation, a Catholic must be confirmed and must normally be 16 years old (canon 874 CIC). The days of abstinence are to be respected by Catholics of at least 14 years of age; the law of fasting from 18 to the beginning of the sixtieth year (canon 1252 CIC).

5. Transgender people can be baptized Catholic, serve as ...

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   VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Transgender people can be godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms, witnesses at religious weddings and receive baptism themselves, the Vatican's doctrinal office said on ...

6. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults - Wikipedia

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   The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (Latin: Ordo initiationis christianae adultorum), or OCIA, is a process developed by the Catholic Church for its catechumenate for prospective converts to the Catholic faith above the age of infant baptism. Candidates are gradually introduced to aspects of Catholic beliefs and practices.

7. ‘They have been suffering so much.’ Migrant families lean on ...

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   Sunday’s baptism at Corpus Christi Catholic Church reflects broader efforts by Miami’s faith-based communities to assist migrants experiencing homelessness. ‘They have been suffering so much.’

8. Infant baptism - Wikipedia

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   Water is poured on the head of an infant held over the baptismal font of a Roman Catholic church. Infant baptism [1] [2] (or paedobaptism) is the practice of baptizing infants or young children. Infant baptism is also called christening by some faith traditions.

9. What do I do if my baptism might be invalid? Thousands of ...

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   According to the church, baptism is the first of three sacraments of initiation. The next two steps include confirmation and Eucharist. An invalid baptism invalidates any sacraments which may come ...