Are You a “Child of God”?

When we’re baptized, we become adopted sons or daughters of God. We become “children of God”. So… does that mean we aren’t children of God before that? And if we aren’t… what are we?
Today, Fr. Mike explains to us how baptism makes us “partners in the divine nature”, so that we can truly call God our Father.
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[@jessiearmstrong]

Guys I’m less than 2 weeks away from being baptised in the church, my joy and excitement cannot be understated… praying for others like me going through RCIA and those coming back for confirmation. God bless ❤️

[@sillymousey]

where are my RCIA homies at?? im so excited to be baptized this April, God willing :)

[@sparks2spare782]

Amen!! Can’t wait for the big day! Blessings and peace to you. 🙏✝️❤️

[@friedawells6860]

Excited for you! ❤️

[@jadeashlee7614]

So excited to be baptized 😊

[@tzm777]

Got baptized today! 😅❤🙏🏾 Welcome soon! 🤗 🕊️

[@jamesmccloud7535]

About to be baptized at 8pm today ! ❤

[@judym.2124]

I catechize children age 3-12 and it is terrifying to see the absence of grace in children who are not baptized and whose parents are not seeking it for their child. I see children who cannot look at a crucifix, who say can you take the voices out of my head, and who manifest stomach aches at catechism time. It is heartbreaking. Please pray for the unbaptized.

[@theguitargoddess1]

😢 🙏

[@sharonmann8885]

That's sad!

[@birettaboy8542]

As a priest who engages in deliverance ministry and collaborates with our diocesan exorcist, I identify that as a form of demonic oppression. Those poor kids need baptism PLUS their families to live an active life of faith and grace! I encourage you to pray a Binding Prayer before class. In an extreme case I met a woman, who was away from the church, for spiritual direction. She was experiencing sudden sleepiness and she said to me, “I’m feeling as if I don’t want to listen to you, Father.” When I raised my right hand and responded, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you, spirit of lethargy, to leave this woman”, she fell to the floor and began to demonically manifest. I myself experience strong sleepiness at times when trying to pray the rosary, or I get a stomach ache. These are simply ways that the devil tires to distract us in the moment when we are trying to engage with God.

[@judym.2124]

@@birettaboy8542 Thank you Father for your suggestion of a Binding Prayer. We pray before the children arrive, but did not think about a Binding Prayer. A friend says she pours holy water everywhere. I can gratefully say the Holy Spirit is moving in our atrium (we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd where the Catechist is not a traditional teacher…there is silence and lectio divina and prayer and a place for the children to feel the presence of God. A little one asked me if Jesus was in the ceiling. I responded, yes, Jesus is everywhere. He said excitedly, I knew it!!) We have had 10 Baptisms and 3 Parent Confirmations over the last three years. Children crying because they weren’t able to receive the Eucharist. Praise God! I would suggest all Bishops and priests look into CGS. I taught traditional classroom FF for faith formation and never heard a child say, I love Jesus without being prompted. I hear it constantly in the atrium.

[@Casual_Goof]

I’m going through RCIA, and I’m so profoundly grateful, happy, and excited! I feel like this is the first time in a long, long time where I’m truly LIVING, and it’s all by the Grace of God!

[@geod3589]

I went through RCIA also and it feels like I am finally home.

[@jamesholt8516]

Same here brother. Going through RCIA right now. Me and my wife. We love being CatholicZ

[@helenabara2092]

Yes I am child of God. Ameeeeeeeeeen.

[@sparks2spare782]

Doing RCIA as well. It is amazing and been loving all it has brought so far with looking forward to the big day. I want God’s mark on my soul. 🙏❤️✝️

[@maryjojohnson8712]

@@geod3589 I was raised with a monk and a nun in my family. The greatest blessing of my life.

[@laurieharris1247]

Baptism is the greatest gift my parents gave to me as a 5 month old on 12/21/1958; my mother was Protestant and my father was Catholic yet my mom married in the Catholic Church behind the altar rail in 1956 and promised to raise us Catholic, and she did; she was a huge part of my reversion to my Catholic faith for the last 6 years of her life before she died at the age of 93. Baptize your children and like my mom and dad, be humble and grateful in all circumstances 😊❤️🙏Thank you Fr Mike and thank you mom and dad for keeping your promise to God.

[@alil6547]

Jesus Christ dying was the greatest gift. I am a part of what the Bible calls church and not a part of Catholicism, because I’m in the body of Christ, which are saved people. That’s what the Bible means by church. Why add on to it and create Catholic, orthodox, and all these denominations that are worthless?

[@Davidjune1970]

@@alil6547 the apostles and church fathers wrote letters to other churches to reinforce the teachings of Christ. The bible is a compilation of these writings that tell the best version of the truth of Christ the authors had. Before those letters the church ran for decades. Before the bible was canonized the church had been going for over 4 centuries. Tell me how the church functioned without a bible for 4 centuries if it’s the only thing you believe in? Your view of the church’s history has a Protestant twist to it which is perverted. Christ started the church. If you are a follower of Christ you should be in his church and not something else. You need to stop believing the lies you’ve been told and read the church fathers writings, including all the letters that were written the same time as the gospels. 60 AD onwards. You will discover that the universal church has the dogma and traditions these first Christian’s preached and taught. Everything from The 7 sacraments Intercession of the saints Mary’s perpetual virginity and assumption to heaven Apostolic succession Primacy of Peter Peter’s successors Confession to priests Sunday as the lords day And more … all of them church traditions as taught by the apostles. All of them Catholic.

[@alexanderbrown2717]

@@Davidjune1970 ♥️✝️🩸 2 Peter 2 1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. Acts 20 KJV 28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. ✝️ Gospel 🩸 1 Corinthians 1 KJV 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 2 Corinthians 4 KJV 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 2 Thessalonians 1 KJV 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; ✝️ The gospel of your salvation 🩸 Ephesians 1 KJV 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 1 Corinthians 15 KJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; Romans 4 KJV 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

[@alexanderbrown2717]

@@Davidjune1970 ♥️ Hebrews 10 KJV 11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:

[@Davidjune1970]

@@alexanderbrown2717 yes follow those words and know kjv is a modified version of the bible

[@ayngemac]

i was baptized when i was ten years old. it was the happiest day of my life. it felt so magical and i was absolutely euphoric. i vividly remember how warm and silky and sparkly the water was, and how bizarrely pleasant it was to be damp afterward, and how i could see the dust motes in the air because of the heavenly light that shone down on us through the stained glass windows. i even remember how they explained that we were going to suffer and probably die for choosing Jesus and we had to be sure and I was completely positive about it and cried "YES!!!" people would be so much happier if they realized that the only soulmate there is is JESUS.

[@meowy4720]

You were only imagining things.

[@ayngemac]

@@meowy4720 may the Lord heap blessings upon you

[@bipsymariyabibin2267]

amennn

[@Charles-jj2su]

Amen sister! Praise God

[@shirleywalters504]

It is such a heavy cross to carry when your children would not baptize their children and now those children (my grandchildren) won’t baptize their children (my great grandchildren). I continue to pray always that at some point they will. Praying as St Monica did for her son. Please pray for all of the unbaptized. In my heart I know that God looks at all those who aren’t baptized and say “Mine”. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bernerandgoldenmom7143]

😢A Hail Mary has been offered for you that the burden of your cross may be lifted and a Salve Regina was offered that our Blessed Mother show your children and their children the Blessed Fruit of her womb. May peace be with you some day soon. 🙏

[@amyparker1762]

I absolutely can relate to the heartache you speak of. My granddaughter is not baptized. My oldest son has walked away from Christ and does not believe it is necessary. I’m praying for you and all the unbaptized. ❤we can raise up our prayers together!✝️🙏

[@Wgaither1]

@@amyparker1762 why not baptize your granddaughter yourself? Jimmy Akin of Catholic Answers said it would be valid, even without the parents consent

[@user-gh8sl7iu3y]

@@bernerandgoldenmom7143 and I’ve offered same.

[@lynncw9202]

@@Wgaither1 I did that with my baby grandson after he had been ' 'baptised'' by some half baked,', fly by night, 'rent-a-pastor'!! I baptised him in my kitchen at the sink. He could have been baptized in my Catholic church, but my daughter in law is not Catholic and my son is lapsed, so they think if he was baptised in the Catholic church that he would be tainted or something, but this ' pastor' was fine🤷🙈

[@geraldineabreu1479]

Yes! This is why our family tradition is to treat our baptism day like a birthday… Don’t forget your baptism day! If you were baptized as an infant, ask your parents if you don’t know. Celebrate 🎉

[@simple_naildesigns]

Love that!

[@peteraschaffenburg1]

Silly

[@annemariebuckle3963]

Yes, I am a child of God.

[@alexanderbrown2717]

♥️know♥️ 1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 2 Peter 2 KJV 1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. Acts 20 KJV 28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. ✝️ Gospel 🩸 1 Corinthians 1 KJV 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 15 KJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; Titus 3 KJV 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Romans 4 KJV 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

[@IK31704]

Hi Fr. Mike. Can you please make a new video about why we shouldn't miss Holy Mass on Sunday and importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Both topics in one video, maybe? Sadly I have friends and family who think it's not a big deal to miss Sunday Mass and that confession is not necessary, even though they are Catholic. I'm sure there are many Catholics who think the same. The reason I'm asking you is because you explain everything so beautifully, with charity, but firm in what our Church teaches. God bless you Fr. Mike and thank you for all you do.

[@M00nflowers]

AGREE!!!

[@jonathangoodwin646]

That is very true . I feel away Eight years Some things I didn't know I did not know Holy communion Was actually Jesus real body and real blood I thought it was a symbol I don't know how I missed that . And I learn when you miss mass It's a mortal SIM it's nothing that's minor . And that 1 I did know Until I started listening to father Mike. I learned When I went to catechism online The video more than the class . It went more deep on the video then I did my class and that was 1 on 1 Is in my class Because of my work hours I'm gonna get off at 2 AM in the morning So uh the one person Priest Assigned to me on Sundays I sure don't know why I missed all that . I learned so much more on the videos what we actually believe . I am grateful that I came back Catholic Church . When I came back I did all my confessions holy communion .going to mass

[@judym.2124]

Yes, yes. And to consider how they don’t think their children sin and that they don’t sin…they truly believe they do not sin.

[@bernerandgoldenmom7143]

I was baptized when I was 10 days old, but it wasn't until I was a Church sponsor to an RCIA catechumen that I understood the full weight of what that meant. In one sense, I felt like I was being baptized all over again, but in another, much more glorious sense, I realized the fire of the Holy Spirit had burned within me so strongly because I was His real daughter. Still gives me chills remembering that Easter Vigil. God's wonders never cease to amaze and thrill us.

[@alexanderbrown2717]

2 Peter 2 KJV 1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. Acts 20 KJV 28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. ✝️ Gospel 🩸 1 Corinthians 1 KJV 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 15 KJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Colossians 1 KJV 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; Titus 3 KJV 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; ♥️know♥️ 1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

[@MR-sr5gh]

Perfect time to mention Catechism in a year Podcast for anyone who wants to learn more!

[@jonathangoodwin646]

Aman

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

The way the catechism describes God ( I am who I am the beginning and the end), Love and Truth is still stuck in my head. The one who cannot deceive us, lie to us abd the one we can trust with everything. So powerful to me. Who else can Trust besides Our Great Lord?

[@Catholicity-uw2yb]

POPE BENEDICT XVI: “It’s important that we don’t lose the splendor of the faith - that we remain believers, Christians, Catholics, in the sense that Catholic always means “open to the world”... which means being tolerant and open, one to the other, in heartfelt brotherhood to everyone who belongs to our one Father and who are all loved by the one Lord.”

[@Sheilamarie2]

Baptized as an infant into the Catholic Church, Praise God! Christ's true Church!

[@lois2997]

Amen

[@maryjojohnson8712]

I baptized my grandson with my daughter’s approval even though she has abandoned the Catholic Church. I pray for my kids - my son says he is on the fence and my daughter has a fractured faith. God has brought me through terminal cancer with the brilliant miracle of remission. And yet my children fail to see God’s blazing mercy. Prayers continue for all.

[@peteraschaffenburg1]

"God has brought me through terminal cancer with the brilliant miracle of remission" and there were no doctors involved whatsoever? I think you´re not telling the truth.

[@maryjojohnson8712]

@@peteraschaffenburg1 Of course there were doctors involved. I underwent experimental treatment as well as chemo and radiation. With those treatments I was still given a less than 2% chance to live 5 years but with lots of prayer for healing and strength to move forward, I am cancer free. My oncologist calls me a miracle. I’m not going to press my point - I am so sorry that you have not recognized light, God and miracles in your own life.

[@peteraschaffenburg1]

@@maryjojohnson8712 "My oncologist calls me a miracle." Then he is an idiot. You may claim your god did all that. Good for you but you have no reason to beliwve he did. I don´t need miracles in my life. My life is as good as it gets without supernatural baloney.

[@maryjojohnson8712]

@@peteraschaffenburg1 I’ll say a prayer for you. The universe holds many mysteries as do we.

[@peteraschaffenburg1]

@@maryjojohnson8712 Keep your prayers. I don´t believe for a second they helped you so why bother. I´m fine without your prayer.

[@Bigchilezlife]

Hi Father!! I’m on Day 32 of the CIY!! And it’s just mind blowing!!!! Hope I can meet you Father or Talk to you. ❤️

[@lois2997]

I would like to meet him too.

[@moniquearseneault1458]

God Bless Fr. Mike

[@marktapia8327]

Anyone seen the new Guillermo Del Torro version of Pinocchio? This is an awesome example of Fr. Schmitz’s analogy.

[@Elvis68spec]

Praise God in Jesus Christ! our Savior! ❤✝

[@alexanderbrown2717]

1 Peter 3 KJV 18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: 1 Peter 1 KJV 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: Ephesians 1 KJV 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 🩸all 🩸 1 John 1 KJV 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. ♥️know♥️ 1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

[@angelabeckman2647]

I so appreciate you Father Mike!!

[@helenabara2092]

Good Morning and Thankyou for this Video Fr Mike. God bless you.

[@OutRayGeousVideoProductions]

I'm a cat dad! My two cats are Linus and Lucy, two names in Catholic history. And friends of Charlie Brown! Great video!

[@wms72]

When I was a child, I asserted this Catholic truth about baptism that I learned in Catholic school: that only the baptized were children of God, but I was shouted down by the Catholic adults after Vatican II, and also by the priests.

[@deannagoss8356]

God bless everyone’s day ❤

[@17CW68fNv]

Thanks, Fr Mike, this is incredible to understand and take in. Thank you for your efforts to explain our faith. God Bless. Claire.

[@barbraluce5706]

For whom Jesus died for our Salvation. Baptism is a beautiful miracle.

[@beth4378]

Thank you FatherMike. I needed to hear this message today.

[@pdxnikki1]

Fr Mike on helium! Lol😂 And my cat Izzy, is now quite upset. It's like you told her Santa doesn't exist. Say a prayer for her! 🐈

[@lois2997]

You are appreciated Father Mike. You should do a panel with Scott Hahn, Keith Nestor, and other catholic voices discussing various topics., it would be amazing. God bless you

[@seans.1331]

“The early Church Fathers were so bold as to call this process 'divinization' and 'deification'...this is the primary reason why the Word became flesh...This is classic Christianity...the central fact of Christian salvation...This is just the message we need to place at the center of today's call for a 'New Evangelization.'” -'Called to Be the Children of God'

[@seriouslymusical]

😃 Excellent Words today Father

[@scaryspyce1713]

I watched this in RCIA tonight. I thank Fr. Mike for staying with traditional teachings. Universalism was taught in my old church and that is not biblical. There are hard teachings that we would like to not think about. Many of us love people who reject the opportunity to become part of God's family. But truth is truth. Fr. Mike teaches truth firmly but always with great love. It is important to know truth so we can continue to pray and make sacrifices for those people who decline the invitation to baptism.

[@aylingtafoya9754]

God bless you Father Mike 🙏

[@kentd4762]

Great news, indeed!

[@ayngemac]

PRAISE JESUS HALLELUJAH!!!

[@jasonwilliamson8027]

Please pray for me jason and for my godmother Diane and for all of our families and friends and neighbors for conversion and salvation and holiness and healing

[@pdxnikki1]

🙏

[@RCopley23]

God's grace is amazing 🙏 I recieved all of this before baptism. What a wonderful Father we have in God! 😊

[@debbie4503]

I was baptized at age 13. I have mainly been to Baptist Churches. I don't understand why they say I can't join the church without being baptized again. The church where I was Baptized closed about a year later. Is the Church trying to tell me that my Baptism doesn't count? It changed me, Praise the Lord.

[@TheCatholicGuide1]

Baptism Means so much that is why it is so important to be educated on it and this video is a great example!

[@kategoddard5076]

Wonderful! Thank you so much for this, Fr. Mike, I loved your analogy. If we truly understood and experienced interiorly the wonder of Baptism, I think we would die of joy!

[@irene_c-s]

Praise God ❣️

[@MikePasqqsaPekiM]

Awesome reminder.

[@nariko47]

Thank you Father

[@Elvis68spec]

Excellent video!

[@LennyinFlorida]

Thanks 🙏

[@4restknight404]

Thanks for your inspiration. God Bless

[@joyyoung3319]

Thank you Father Mike. God bless you.

[@indrasenbhattacharya24]

Thank you! So insightful

[@theclapaolini4322]

You are always so clear but really clear and helpful. Thank you yes you are loved by millions

[@mggm1733]

It confuses me why some archdioceses/dioceses require a birth certificate before you can even schedule a baptism. My so was already 3 months old when he was baptized because of that whereas in a different diocese, my daughter was only a couple weeks old because we could schedule before she was born. It should be urgent to baptize our little ones so they can be covered by God's grace and become an adopted child of God as soon as possible! Thanks for always sharing these beautiful details of our faith!!

[@scorpy6331]

Very uplifting… demands personal pondering- am a baptized Catholic, but this clarifies what happens in Baptism more strongly… it was confusing always because it usually happens to a unaware small child-thanks for your words and channel😊

[@rosaritaseery3625]

Brought a tear to my eye, very moving. Thank you Father 👍🙏

[@peteraschaffenburg1]

Me too! All these innocent children lured into religion without being asked.

[@themessenger4Jesus]

“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,” ‭‭John‬ ‭1‬:‭12‬ ‭ESV‬‬

[@metildajoseph5265]

Greetings Father Mike, Thoughts :- - Message highlights the Importance of 'Baptism' which brings close to 'Most Holy Trinity' in Every aspects of Life. Thanks,Father. Special Mention :- - In Carmel Infant Jesus Shrine Feast Celebration,Homily reflect with Importance of "Dedication towards Lord Jesus Christ" in every moment in all aspects of Life. - My Prayers for yourself Father Mike & Team Ascension Presents well-being during Special HolyMass. With Prayers, RanjithJoseph (R.J)

[@geod3589]

I was baptized in a different faith and a few years later back-slid into a life of sin for many years. I ended up converting to the Catholic faith, which recognizes that baptism, and found confession, penance, the Rosary,etc, to have a greater affect on me than my baptism.

[@fram1111]

Come on, I was just starting to enjoy that pace! That reminds me, I need to go to reconciliation! Ps. The sad part is there are people right now who are having surgery to look like a cat or change the gift God has given into a different gender.

[@heyhocodyo1997]

Where could i go but to the lord

[@SOADKitty]

RCIA here!

[@simple_naildesigns]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@jonathangoodwin646]

Yea, I am. I am a Christian Catholic.

[@Wgaither1]

Why would someone wait till Easter vigil to become a child of God? Doesn’t make any since to. Why would the Catholic Church teach to wait? What’s wrong with the day before, a week before, a month before Easter vigil to be baptized?

[@pdxnikki1]

Actually that's not what the Church teaches. In fact she encourages us to receive it at once. It is just a tradition of some churches and makes sense in prudence.

[@Wgaither1]

@@pdxnikki1 I have a real problem with this canon. Can. 856 Although baptism can be celebrated on any day, it is nevertheless recommended that it be celebrated ordinarily on Sunday or, if possible, at the Easter Vigil.

[@lois2997]

@@pdxnikki1 I can’t think of a better day.

[@Wgaither1]

@@lois2997 ◄ 2 Corinthians 6:2. For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.

[@geod3589]

I guess because Easter is so special, what a great time to be baptized!

[@jojomcelwee1380]

❤️

[@mapinoita279]

My bishop here in Japan told me that when he was born, families would call the priest to come baptize their babies as soon as possible after the birth. The baptisms took place in the hospital.

[@shanalacey1]

What is the gift of the Holy Spirit? New subscriber from canada. Raised in a doomsday cult in the 1970.

[@mod375]

pray for me and my children prayer for opportunities to come prayer I get some work I get back my confidence and I meet new people also prayed that I find a nice place to live

[@jonathangoodwin646]

I'm a child of God I was baptized I was . I got Confirmation . Is my 1st communion And I go to Confession Go to Sunday mass every Sunday . I go to ash Wednesday Is mass I go to Good Friday mass Easter sundaymass. Do the fast the certain times of the year . I am a Practicing Catholic. I'm a returning Catholic. Did all my Confessions since I was gone for so long Taking holy Communion .. I enjoy going to Sunday mass . Not just going through the motion Listen Is the priest Says in his sermon . Last sunday He talked about The attitudes On the sermon of the mail.

[@lynncw9202]

Surely the adopted word is unusual? I thought we were all God's children. As He said He knew us before we were born; probably before we were even conceived. He knows everyone who was, is, and will be. So I've always thought we are all God's children. I have to remind myself of this when someone cuts me off in the traffic🤦

[@SamScott99]

Because of original sin we are born as enemies of God. Only through baptism do we remove original sin and we are adopted children of God, restoring that relationship.

[@lynncw9202]

@@SamScott99 and yet, if a baby dies unbaptised, or is stillborn i e dies before birth and is obviously not baptised, he/she will go straight to Heaven? Or not??

[@simonplant]

Hi Fr Mike I thought I’d contact you to see if you can help me?I am an amateur film maker and I love how your subtitles on your catechism videos work could you tell me how it’s done?God bless u Simon

[@dianahernandez7526]

I am baptized Catholic from birth I realize how important it is. I just have a question Jesus said in the Bible that everyone should go and baptize. Can anyone baptize. I understand the importance of having it done in the church and the connection with the church. But is it true that anyone can baptize you. Thank you Father Mike for all you do. I pray for you to have strength.

[@Wgaither1]

Yes it is true

[@fxgarza15]

Father can you do a video about former catholics that go to a protestant church now and get re-babtized "born again." Can you shed light on that? And is that person saved because they did that?

[@Bethsbeautydiary]

I need to baptize my kids but they got to go to catechism for 3 years to get baptized… I’m hoping I can get it done in one day in Mexico. My eldest is 14 she takes AP classes as a freshman so she doesn’t have time for after school activities.

[@estelarosales1633]

Beth's Beauty Diaru, to answer your question...once a child has reached the age of 8, to be baptized into the Catholic church, they MUST go through the RCIA Program, which is most likely at least 2 years or as long as it takes fir them to comprehend what they are doing. Never heard of 1 day baptism in Mexico and I live 8 miles from the border. A Catholic is a Catholic wherever... Are you sure you're talking about a valid Catholic baptism?

[@aussierob7177]

I always believed that we are all adopted children of God, because we are created in God's image, and god gives all of us a share of his divine life in our immortal souls.

[@SamScott99]

Only the baptized in a state of grace

[@DaleSchwanke]

Show me the Bible verses that talk about John or Jesus baptizing infants. Thank you.

[@SamScott99]

Are you going to respond if I do?

[@DaleSchwanke]

@@SamScott99 If you give me a month, sure… 😀

[@SamScott99]

@@DaleSchwanke LOL Gen. 17:12, Lev. 12:3 - these texts show the circumcision of eight-day old babies as the way of entering into the Old Covenant - Col 2:11-12 - however, baptism is the new “circumcision” for all people of the New Covenant. Therefore, baptism is for babies as well as adults. God did not make His new Covenant narrower than the old Covenant. To the contrary, He made it wider, for both Jews and Gentiles, infants and adults. Job 14:1-4 - man that is born of woman is full of trouble and unclean. Baptism is required for all human beings because of our sinful human nature. Psalm 51:5 - we are conceived in the iniquity of sin. This shows the necessity of baptism from conception. Matt. 18:2-5 - Jesus says unless we become like children, we cannot enter into heaven. So why would children be excluded from baptism? Matt 19:14 - Jesus clearly says the kingdom of heaven also belongs to children. There is no age limit on entering the kingdom, and no age limit for being eligible for baptism. Mark 10:14 - Jesus says to let the children come to Him for the kingdom of God also belongs to them. Jesus says nothing about being too young to come into the kingdom of God. Mark 16:16 - Jesus says to the crowd, “He who believes and is baptized will be saved.” But in reference to the same people, Jesus immediately follows with “He who does not believe will be condemned.” This demonstrates that one can be baptized and still not be a believer. This disproves the Protestant argument that one must be a believer to be baptized. There is nothing in the Bible about a “believer’s baptism.” Luke 18:15 - Jesus says, “Let the children come to me.” The people brought infants to Jesus that he might touch them. This demonstrates that the receipt of grace is not dependent upon the age of reason. Acts 2:38 - Peter says to the multitude, “Repent and be baptized..” Protestants use this verse to prove one must be a believer (not an infant) to be baptized. But the Greek translation literally says, “If you repent, then each one who is a part of you and yours must each be baptized” (“Metanoesate kai bapistheto hekastos hymon.”) This, contrary to what Protestants argue, actually proves that babies are baptized based on their parents’ faith. This is confirmed in the next verse. Acts 2:39 - Peter then says baptism is specifically given to children as well as adults. “Those far off” refers to those who were at their “homes” (primarily infants and children). God’s covenant family includes children. The word “children” that Peter used comes from the Greek word “teknon” which also includes infants. Luke 1:59 - this proves that “teknon” includes infants. Here, John as a “teknon” (infant) was circumcised. See also Acts 21:21 which uses “teknon” for eight-day old babies. So baptism is for infants as well as adults. Acts 10:47-48 - Peter baptized the entire house of Cornelius, which generally included infants and young children. There is not one word in Scripture about baptism being limited to adults. Acts 16:15 - Paul baptized Lydia and her entire household. The word “household” comes from the Greek word “oikos” which is a household that includes infants and children. Acts 16:15 - further, Paul baptizes the household based on Lydia’s faith, not the faith of the members of the household. This demonstrates that parents can present their children for baptism based on the parents’ faith, not the children’s faith. Acts 16:30-33 - it was only the adults who were candidates for baptism that had to profess a belief in Jesus. This is consistent with the Church’s practice of instructing catechumens before baptism. But this verse does not support a “believer’s baptism” requirement for everyone. See Acts 16:15,33. The earlier one comes to baptism, the better. For those who come to baptism as adults, the Church has always required them to profess their belief in Christ. For babies who come to baptism, the Church has always required the parents to profess the belief in Christ on behalf of the baby. But there is nothing in the Scriptures about a requirement for ALL baptism candidates to profess their own belief in Christ (because the Church has baptized babies for 2,000 years). Acts 16:33 - Paul baptized the jailer (an adult) and his entire household (which had to include children). Baptism is never limited to adults and those of the age of reason. See also Luke 19:9; John 4:53; Acts 11:14; 1 Cor. 1:16; and 1 Tim. 3:12; Gen. 31:41; 36:6; 41:51; Joshua 24:15; 2 Sam. 7:11, 1 Chron. 10:6 which shows “oikos” generally includes children. Rom. 5:12 - sin came through Adam and death through sin. Babies’ souls are affected by Adam’s sin and need baptism just like adult souls. Rom. 5:15 - the grace of Jesus Christ surpasses that of the Old Covenant. So children can also enter the new Covenant in baptism. From a Jewish perspective, it would have been unthinkable to exclude infants and children from God’s Covenant kingdom. 1 Cor. 1:16 - Paul baptized the household (“oikos”) of Stephanus. Baptism is not limited to adults. Eph. 1:1; Col. 1:2 - Paul addresses the “saints” of the Church, and these include the children he addresses in Eph. 6:1 and Col. 3:20. Children become saints of the Church only through baptism. Eph. 2:3 - we are all by nature children of wrath, in sin, like all mankind. Infants are no exception. See also Psalm 51:5 and Job 14:1-4 which teach us we are conceived in sin and born unclean. 2 Thess. 3:10 - if anyone does not work let him not eat. But this implies that those who are unable to work should still be able to eat. Babies should not starve because they are unable to work, and should also not be denied baptism because they are unable to make a declaration of faith. Matt. 9:2; Mark 2:3-5 - the faith of those who brought in the paralytic cured the paralytic’s sins. This is an example of the forgiveness of sins based on another’s faith, just like infant baptism. The infant child is forgiven of sin based on the parents’ faith. Matt. 8:5-13 - the servant is healed based upon the centurion’s faith. This is another example of healing based on another’s faith. If Jesus can heal us based on someone else’s faith, then He can baptize us based on someone else’s faith as well. Mark 9:22-25 - Jesus exercises the child’s unclean spirit based on the father’s faith. This healing is again based on another’s faith. 1 Cor. 7:14 - Paul says that children are sanctified by God through the belief of only one of their parents. Exodus 12:24-28 - the Passover was based on the parent’s faith. If they did not kill and eat the lamb, their first-born child died. Joshua 5:2-7 - God punished Israel because the people had not circumcised their children. This was based on the parent’s faith. The parents play a critical role in their child’s salvation.

[@noradsouza3673]

What is the analogy of Whales!❤

[@seanwilson2798]

God the Father is the Father of all whether or not they have been baptized. Hebrews 12:9 9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? Everyone has a spirit. The Father is the Father of all spirits whether baptized or not. Upon baptism we become the children of Jesus. This is how Jesus is the Everlasting Father foretold of by Isaiah. All are children of the Father. Those that have entered into sacred covenants and taken upon themselves the name of Christ by proper priesthood authority then become the children of Christ thus being children of God in two ways. Children of the Father and children of the Son.

[@JackFalltrades]

I came upon a child of God He was walking along the road And I asked him, where are you going And this he told me...

[@cedricjustina.alcoseba6880]

Yes I am a Child of God, even tho I sinned sometimes, Jesus still loves me because I accepted Him as my Lord and Savior forever.

[@SamScott99]

That’s not what the church teaches

[@cedricjustina.alcoseba6880]

@@SamScott99 I need the verses pls brother

[@SamScott99]

@@cedricjustina.alcoseba6880 the Lord and His church teach that salvation comes from us complying with God’s will. His Will is for us to 1. Have faith 2. Practice good works 3. Receive the Eucharist 4. Be in a state of Grace 5. Be baptized Which one of these would you like me to go more in depth? I will provide many scripture

[@cedricjustina.alcoseba6880]

@@SamScott99 pls all of them brother, I want to practice all of them for the Lord

[@SamScott99]

@@cedricjustina.alcoseba6880 Faith- self explanatory Works: James 2:26, and also most of the times Christ talks about being judged it is by ones deeds Eucharist: John 6:53 Baptism: John 3:5 There are many more examples

[@douglaskaplon2595]

Question. My brother has 2 kids. Both have not been baptized. The wife doesn’t like organized religion. Plus, they never got married through the church. I’ve heard both the Catholic version and baptists using biblical scripture. My question, even though the kids were not baptized, how should I go about this? I always thought about it symbolic cause humans use a lot of symbolism. But in the spirit word, it’s different than what we see. What kind of concerns should I worry about? I’m really worried about everything.

[@friedawells6860]

The baptism is not symbolic; it is a sacrament. It is a real avenue of God's grace into the lives of His people. But do not worry, pray the holy rosary for your brother's children every day (if you cannot do everyday, then try at least every week) and Virgin Mary will lead them to God and kindle in them a desire to receive the sacraments. Everytime you are worried, say a prayer for your family.

[@2009glories]

One muslum converted because of the knowledge that God is a Father to us and loving.

[@noradsouza3673]

🙏🏻💥

[@elizabethhunter4525]

I hate to go against the grain here, because I hate conflict, but I just can't seem to let this go, so bear with Father Mike ! If you are saved by infant baptism, then surely this undermines the work of the cross. Why did Jesus bother to die for our sins if a sprinkling of water does the same job? In my mind baptism is a declaration of our belief because we have heard the word and repented of our sins. It does not 'do' anything. In my office conversations about God, one colleague said " well I am a Christian because I have been christened" now she does not go to church, or profess a faith. Therefore the assumption by some folks is that as long as they have that christening then they get to heaven. I am responding because I genuinely worry that folks are misled, I know people on here are for the most part better informed than that, but there is no specific instruction for infant baptism that I can see, I had an interesting reply to my comments from the last video, which was food for thought. I still can't square it up with the gospel. Keep the videos coming because they are really thought provoking.

[@alil6547]

Have you considered that this man in the video is himself not saved and will be tremendously surprised and shocked when God tells him that He never knew him?

[@jerome2642]

@@alil6547 really? And who put you in the position to determine someone's eternal destiny ? Be careful so you don't get shocked yourself

[@alil6547]

@@jerome2642 the Holy Spirit. 1 John 4 *1Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.* I already know I’m saved because of the conviction of the Holy Spirit and that I do not twist the Word like the person who calls himself “father” taking the form of god, forgiving his own sin, does. 1 John *13I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.* And nowhere does it say that you need baptism to be “forgiven of more sin” it’s does all on the cross.

[@jerome2642]

@@alil6547 Peter told the crowds: "Repent and BE BAPTIZED for the FORGIVENESS of your sins" (Acts 2:38) Ananias told Paul: "Arise, BE BAPTIZED, wash away your sins calling on his name" (Acts 22:16)

[@alil6547]

@@jerome2642 yeah it’s to show the world that you’ve washed your sin away with the blood of Christ. Read Romans 10 and repeat in your head that you need to be baptized to be saved, you won’t. Also acts 2:38 the better translation from the Greek would be “BECAUSE of the forgiveness of your sins” according to scholars. And true, we get baptized after we’re declared righteous before God by His blood.

[@Yourcreatorlovesyou]

My name is Olandis Gonzales , i need help in prayer to stay away from crack cocaine please help me . I seek the lord thy God i seek to help others .

[@Sagittarius1134]

Father Mike Schmitz what can we do if we have grandchildren that we are not able to force our children to baptize them.

[@jonathangoodwin646]

I'm a Dad One thing I don't know what to do We are all Catholic family My children go to public school And they use cuss words what should I do We give him time out But they still do the same thing I don't cuss my wife do not cuss what do we do they get it from there class mates?

[@SP-ct2rj]

Aren't we all descended from Adam who the gospels call the son of God?

[@friedawells6860]

Yes, we are all descended from Adam, but the thing is that Adam sinned and broke his relationship with God. We inherit original sin from Adam (plus we all have our own personal sins) but we are saved through Christ's sacrifice. Therefore, we have to reclaim our sonship/daughtership with God through the sacraments that were institutedby Christ. We are baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and through Him we can again be called sons and daughters of God.

[@dogwithwigwamz.7320]

My mum converted me to Catholicism whilst never herself being baptized. She died un baptized.

[@DannyLoyd]

Jesus said in Mark 16:16 " he that BELIEVES and is baptized shall be saved.." so, can a baby believe? In Acts 2:38 Peter said ,"REPENT and be baptized in the name of Jesus for the forgiveness of sins..." so, can a baby repent? In Col 2:12 it says," You were BURIED with Jesus in baptism, in which you were also raised with him THROUGH FAITH". So, how do you bury someone when you sprinkle them? How are they raised up? and how is a baby raised up with Jesus THROUGH FAITH? and the same goes with pouring water on some one. When and how are they buried? how are they raised?

[@Spugizakom]

Mark is talking about adults under regular circumstances (meaning no serious mental disability, no imminent death, etc) that would apply to 99.9% of people. For those who die as babies, for example exceptions can be made since they lacked the ability to have faith. In a similar way, for those who are about to die, like the thief who died next to Jesus, exceptions can be made for lack of baptism. Hope this helped!

[@Pete.Ty1]

🙏🙏🙏..

[@SOCORROGM]

Priest prophet an king

[@nicoleyoshihara4011]

❤💕

[@user-qg7ci8ld3b]

Sir I also want to baptisd in this Danimination. Tell me what I can do for this??

[@Spugizakom]

Go to your local Catholic church and ask them

[@lucyoriginales]

Am I gonna be adopted? 🤔

[@Maria_Maria_San]

Hello Fr Mike, I am confused. Why does the Pope say “we are all children of God” if you say we need to be baptised to be one? Please enlighten me. Thank you.

[@christinebullard2884]

Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 Why Baptize an Infant? They can not repent. I was raised Catholic. To be honest, I miss it. Reading the Bible myself had raised many questions, and I left.

[@jerome2642]

You are making the mistake of interpreting the Bible in a strict and legalistic manner. It is true that God expects us to REPENT before we are baptized. But this principle only applies to human beings that CAN repent (i.e adults). For those human beings that CANNOT repent (i.e infants) , God understands that it is not their fault and so He has no objection if they are baptized without prior repentance. Do you think that God doesn't understand that infants are a special group of human beings ? Do you think that God doesn't realize that they CANNOT do certain things that adults can do? Ofcourse He does. And so you shouldn't expect God to apply the SAME rules and requirements to both infants and adults. The reason why the Catholic Church baptizes infants without requiring them (infants) to repent before baptism is because the Catholic Church understands that God knows that infants CANNOT repent and so He wouldn't deny them the graces and blessings of baptism because of something that is NOT THEIR FAULT. Secondly, even IF infants COULD Repent like adults, there wouldn't be any NEED for them to repent before baptism because they haven't committed any sins (unlike adults who are clearly guilty of commiting many sins ). Obviously, Peter told His audience to REPENT before being baptized because he was talking to human beings who have committed sins and who NEED to repent (it is only a sinner who needs repentance). Infants are human beings who have NOT committed any sins and they don't NEED to repent.

[@partlycharlie893]

How do we know we have eternal life? Can you make a video on that?

[@rjskeptic5273]

@@brianhale3678 yeah and it's not evidence for an after life.

[@SamScott99]

The church defines it as 1. Faith 2. Works 3. Eucharist 4. Baptism 5 dying in a state of Grace. One faith comes the rest comes

[@rjskeptic5273]

@@brianhale3678 Apart from stating what you believe, you haven't provided any evidence for that belief. I asked for evidence of an after life and you pointed to a book and look at the trees.

[@rjskeptic5273]

@@brianhale3678 Askiing a question and pointing to a youtube channel is still no evidence and vacuous.

[@rjskeptic5273]

@@brianhale3678 More unfounded assertions.

[@joannarn4kids]

There are people who were not raised by people of faith. They were never Baptized. If they die, are they deemed unworthy?

[@SamScott99]

It depends

[@husq48]

What good did baptism do for the majority of baptized Catholics who are not living their faith?

[@SamScott99]

The baptism did a miracle, but they chose to not use the grace they were given

[@onemore5952]

I’m glad nowadays the rate of baptisms is fallen.

[@SamScott99]

Why are you glad?

[@kt5137]

Just a question: I am a child of God. Why do consecration to Mother Mary, Saint Joseph and even God?

[@SamScott99]

It is a way to Glorify God more greatly

[@lucyoriginales]

I don't understand. 🤔

[@sighko05]

Cat dad? Ahh he’s talking about being a caddy.