Why Baptizing Your Baby Is the Most Important Thing You Can Do

[@MissLauraSquared]

My daughter was supposed to be baptized on 12/28/19 just before she turned 2 months old. On 12/27/19, however, she was ambulanced to our state’s major children’s hospital for seizures. I remember calling the priest crying, letting him know we wouldn’t be able to have the baptism the next day. I was heartbroken. After my daughter’s health continued to decline and it seemed like we were going backwards instead of forwards in terms of figuring everything out medically, I decided on 1/5/20 we would have her baptized in the hospital on the next day. (On Epiphany!) I was so sad because I had always envisioned a big celebration at the church where we attended and having tons of friends there, my daughter getting to wear a special baptismal gown, etc. and all of those dreams were dashed because of the issue of only allowed to have so many people in the NICU. Even though this was before the pandemic, everyone in the room had to wear masks and medical robes and only a few people could be physically in the room. Even though it wasn’t what I envisioned, her baptism was beautiful and special in its own way. The important thing was she was getting baptized. After her baptism, although she didn’t get better immediately, we started to get answers and things started improving from then. I am happy to say she is happy and healthy now and a beautiful 3-year old little girl. I am so happy with the decision I made to have her baptized in the hospital. Such a special gift.

[@simple_naildesigns]

Amazing! Something similar happened to my son - born prematurely, lungs didn’t fully develop and his health declining we decided to baptize in NICU. His health improved soon after baptism and he is now a strong and healthy 6 year old boy. 🥰🙏🏽

[@MagdalenaIsaiah431]

This is so beautiful it has me in tears. I'm a Convert to Catholicism from Protestant and even in my Protestant days I had this deep feeling that infant Baptism was right and necessary without being able to explain why🤔 I used to think to myself if I ever have a baby I will Baptize them.myself at home without saying anything to my Pastor Because I just somehow know it's the right thing to do. So I ended up becoming a Catholic and have no kids still but now I know that hunch I had in my Protestant days was Truth whispering in my heart. ❤️ GOD bless you and your beautiful baby and may GOD grant that every baby may receive Baptism and not be denied this incomparable spiritual gift of Life 🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️💖💖💖

[@eduardohoover2127]

You do realize in a dire situation meaning the circumstances are grave, anyone can baptize you don't need a priest. Many of the medical staff know how to baptize.

[@teresaremaniak856]

You can even baptize your child yourself in an emergency. Form and matter are necessary. Form is/are the words, ”I baptize you in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” Water is the “Matter”. Regular tap water is sufficient in an emergency. Afterwards you can have the child or personal conditionally baptized and be anointed Priest, Prophet and King. So grateful and happy her child was baptized and doing well.

[@MissLauraSquared]

@@eduardohoover2127 Yes, the priest let me know that over the phone when I spoke with him and he taught me how. Thankfully, we were never in a situation where we believed death was imminent, which is why I didn’t do it myself. But then, when we were in the hospital and there were talks of her needing surgery, I determined we should contact a priest and see about getting her baptized. I was happy to have him there as he had chrism and holy water, which I wouldn’t have access to if I (or another layperson) had to perform the baptism.

[@Lauren-se5bu]

I was baptised as an adult and I do get what Fr Mike says about being tempted to think how great you are for converting. It was a gift from God, not my own doing. Every asset, including my faith, is a gift from God.

[@Zetchzie]

I thank my mother for having me baptized as an infant and Jesus for saving me.

[@DeMolay318]

I am a Christian but not part of the Catholic faith but I love listening to Priest Mike to learn more about the Catholic faith. He is a great representation of Christianity as a whole and we need more men like him in God’s Army. I disagree with aspects of the Catholic religion but have nothing but love for them. We are all of the same team against Satan. Keep up the good work brothers and sisters. Much love :)

[@alexanderbrown2717]

Jesus is 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; ♥️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.

[@lumelostudios]

God bless you ❤❤much love brother

[@Delaneyy5]

A lot of people disrespect Catholics even through we are on the same side as each other so that is really sweet of you to say!

[@alexanderbrown2717]

@@Delaneyy5 ♥️ Hebrews 10 KJV 10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. 11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: 12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; 1 Corinthians 10 KJV 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. Deuteronomy 32 KJV 4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.

[@irisgonzalez-caulder9352]

Infant Baptism -- "the interesting thing about that, is that it was never expressed in the Bible" 66 books in the Bible

[@ukulelebutterfly]

The birth of my son was part of my spiritual rebirth. When I held him in my arms, I knew instinctively to have him baptized. I was responsible for his spiritual growth as well as his physical. What a blessing. 🦋

[@mariasoniamoreno3433]

Incorporate our children to the body of Christ, among other reasons. Beautiful!

[@bobloblawb2593]

There is no verse in scripture telling you to baptize xomeone who not only is incapable of confessing Christ or the need of forgiveness of sins. Read God's word the scriptures for your truth and question everything any church tells you. Acts 17:11

[@mariasoniamoreno3433]

@@bobloblawb2593 Jesus insisted on getting baptized because He was a sinner?

[@bobloblawb2593]

@@mariasoniamoreno3433 John’s baptism was the baptism of repentance (Matthew 3:11), but Jesus was sinless and had no need of repentance. Even John was taken aback at Jesus’ coming to him. John recognized his own sin and was aware that he, a sinful man in need of repentance himself, was unfit to baptize the spotless Lamb of God: “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” (Matthew 3:14). Jesus replied that it should be done because “it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness” (Matthew 3:15). John was the “voice crying in the wilderness” prophesied by Isaiah, calling people to repentance in preparation for their Messiah (Isaiah 40:3). By baptizing Him, John was declaring to all that here was the One they had been waiting for, the Son of God, the One he had predicted would baptize “with the Holy Spirit and fire” (Matthew 3:11). John’s words the day after the baptism have a decidedly priestly air: “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29). Jesus’ baptism also showed that He identified with sinners. His baptism symbolized the sinners’ baptism into the righteousness of Christ, dying with Him and rising free from sin and able to walk in the newness of life. His perfect righteousness would fulfill all the requirements of the Law for sinners who could never hope to do so on their own. When John hesitated to baptize the sinless Son of God, Jesus replied that it was proper to “fulfill all righteousness” (Matthew 3:15). By this He alluded to the righteousness that He provides to all who come to Him to exchange their sin for His righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21). In addition, Jesus’ coming to John showed His approval of John’s baptism, bearing witness to it, that it was from heaven and approved by God. This would be important in the future when others would begin to doubt John’s authority, particularly after his arrest by Herod (Matthew 14:3-11). Perhaps most importantly, the occasion of the public baptism recorded for all future generations the perfect embodiment of the triune God revealed in glory from heaven. The testimony directly from heaven of the Father’s pleasure with the Son and the descending of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus (Matthew 3:16-17) is a picture of the trinitarian nature of God. It also depicts the work of the Father, Son, and Spirit in the salvation of those Jesus came to save. The Father loves the elect from before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4); He sends His Son to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10); and the Spirit convicts of sin (John 16:8) and draws the believer to the Father through the Son. All the glorious truth of the mercy of God through Jesus Christ is on display at His baptism.

[@bigtobacco1098]

​@@bobloblawb2593OIKOS COVENANT

[@Truthseeker956-xv8ju]

Awesome explanation! Love you Father Mike

[@jahbee6317]

I'm a protestant and never held to the belief of baptizing infants. This video gave a very compelling and well thought out argument.

[@daniels6135]

Still not biblical. You can not see it in scripture. Acts 2.38. People who want to get baptized have to repent, can infants repent. No. Is it a baptism. No.

[@miahoover9225]

This is a gift. It's God doing the work. Eventually the baby will grow and believe. It is grace.

[@antonioborriello5287]

​@@daniels6135oh ...I forgot....Hippolytus was dated in 215 a.d AND Origen in 248 A.D.......thats pretty freaking early Christian, early church....not just invented

[@jdub3999]

@@miahoover9225Amen! Baptism are not works it’s a gift from God, it’s sealing the New Covenant and replacing circumcision.

[@wesleyalana]

@@daniels6135I believe our God is powerful enough to perform this miracle…. Plus do not make it about you… make it about the Glory of God

[@sonicshooter2]

Thank you. I needed to hear that. I go to a nondenominational church called Faith Promise. I learned a lot about scripture because of them but most of them don’t believe in infant baptisms because the infants don’t have full awareness of what is happening and haven’t made the conscious decision to follow Jesus. I got baptized as a baby in the United Methodist Church and was contemplating getting re-baptized but I always felt some pull away from it. Now I know why. It was my family’s faith that got me started as a baby and years later I made conscious decision to fully accept Jesus.

[@ManuelEHdez]

Wrong he’s not telling you that it’s a contract using the birth certificate (BOND) you are engaging in commerce with the church (VATICAN) it has nothing to do with God it’s about tricking you into giving up your rights and the child’s right to them they will have access to his money they are crooked criminals

[@Jerms35]

If we were supposed to be baptized as an infant, don't you think the Bible would have given at least 1 example of this? Even Jesus, himself, was baptized as an adult.

[@sonicshooter2]

@@Jerms35 yeah but baptism during His time was new and Christianity was in its early stages of development. By the time of the Book of Acts, the new followers of Christ that were fully baptized were instructed to bring their families closer to Christ, including via baptism.

[@ManuelEHdez]

@@Jerms35 The Bible does not mention anything about infant baptism

[@Jerms35]

@@sonicshooter2 Sure. But can you offer legitimate scripture on infant baptism? Also, all baptisms in the Bible were full submersion in water to give the picture of a "new birth", including Jesus. Where did the pouring of water on a baby's head or sprinkling of "holy" water come from? I can find no mention of any of this in the Bible and the examples the Bible give us are contradictory to Catholic tradition.

[@nicoleyoshihara4011]

Love baptism! I had an emergency baptism in the hospital the day I was born and I was a premie born around 3 months early at around 1 something pounds. So grateful for that gift. It was a miracle and I believe through baptism, all the prayers and God's will that I am here today with no complications. I was born on my aunt's birthday ^_^ Thank you God!^_^🙏❤

[@selfimprovement.1925]

Why were you baptized when you haven’t sinned?

[@nicoleyoshihara4011]

@@selfimprovement.1925 It is because to be cleansed from original sin and to be welcomed in the Catholic Church faith and community and for a blessing. I hope this helped ^_^

[@timorean320]

Being "Born Again" isnt a choice somebody else can make for you. Baptism is symbolic. Christ says we must be born of water, and Spirit, but many confuse thinking it means Baptised, it doesnt, it means you must be born of a Woman. The dunking in water symbolizes being in the womb. What happens right before birth? The water breaks. It's more about a change of Heart, Spirit, than being dunked in water.

[@nicoleyoshihara4011]

@@timorean320 it's the beginning but you need to be baptized to enter Heaven. There are Sacraments too First Holy Communion and Confirmation, etc. Mass, good works and faith. Many components. The baptism begins the journey and given a grace. Then it is of course up to the individual to decide to live a holy life and try not to sin. God Bless!

[@francismarion6400]

You have the same complications we all do. you sin.

[@chumn54]

Thank you so much for what you do for the betterment of humanity. I am so thankful for your presence on KZbin and for your daily sharing of the word.

[@dramaqueen1801]

My older sister had a baby but she’s not a practicing catholic so I’m praying that she’ll reconsider baptizing my nephew and raising him in the faith

[@sammygomes7381]

One does not have to be Catholic to be saved and teach a child about God.

[@peteraschaffenburg1]

Why?

[@lois2997]

@@sammygomes7381 wah wah stop whining troll. Grow up

[@phi4721]

She doesn't need to be Catholic to be a Christian 😊😊

[@roxannaramirez929]

Im Protestant but I love your scriptural explanation of the importance of baptism. I feel this is a lacking of emphasis among Protestants. Even as an adult, baptism really does change things spiritually. It’s always beneficial to follow the precepts set forth in the Bible, and if Jesus did there certainly must be a profoundness to it. And I agree that as a parent your faith for your children is of importance. Thanks for your explanation. Love this and it’s so beautiful,

[@r.c4914]

I got more in my channel on baby Baptism

[@kerinobrien6642]

I love how you explain things and the analogy to the paralytic is so on point! Thank you for explaining things that I should have learned 40 years ago - it's never too late!

[@shadowbannedforspeakingtru1436]

KOB,.....This guy has nothing to do with the God, the Jesus, nor the Christianity of the Bible. He is 100% outside of the kingdom of God as are all those deceived by him and his 100% false manmade ungodly religion.

[@mariasoniamoreno3433]

@@shadowbannedforspeakingtru1436 Please do your research on how the Bible came to be. The books of the Bible were selected from hundreds of books and letters used in the early churches. Not all these books or letters were divine revelation. Please find out who, when, and how the books that are divinely revealed were identified by the fourth century by the Catholic Church with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. God Bless you.

[@shadowbannedforspeakingtru1436]

@@mariasoniamoreno3433 ,...Sorry, but you are totally blind, lost, and deceived. I know how the Bible came to be, and the Godless cult of catholicism had nothing to do with it. One has to be completely Biblically ignorant and illiterate to think that the Godless cult of catholicism had anything to do with producing the Bible. God produced the Bible and whoever he used had nothing to do with it. According to your ignorant logic, we have to throw out the entire new testament as the Godless jews that gave us the old testament totally reject the new testament and Jesus. Just as the Godless jews were completely blind, lost, and deceived so to was the church that God used to give us the completed Bible. God used who had the resources to accomplish his will. The cult of catholicism is a 100% false manmade abomination. It is 100% antigod/antibible/antichrist, same as the jews. Repent, and learn what the truth and Christianity of the Bible actually is.

[@arianakeller1342]

I have been listening to your CIY after listening to much of your BIY - I am a cradle non-denominational Christian (which is starting to sound more silly the more I am learning) and always had this belief that baptism is something you do when you profess your faith- however, through reading ahead in the catechism, Scott Hahn's book, and hearing you speak (crazy the timing of this video!) baptizing children makes so much sense and it has been heavy on my mind and heart for my 3 children...I just don't know what to do at this point. I believe I read in the catechism - baptism is baptism, in or out of the catholic church... I am still learning so much more about the catholic church and areas of belief that I have engrained in me that are now being called into question- I appreciated how you said in an earlier CIY episode that God revealed Himself over time and I am taking that to heart personally- as He is revealing Himself and His truth to me over time...but as of this moment, my family is not ready to switch churches (we are committed to leadership roles and my husband is not on this same journey of learning about the Catholic church, however he did just start BIY this year!) but I feel a sense of urgency to act in regards to baptism of my children and am not sure the next steps to take. #askfrmike (I am also trying to understand the belief of the Holy Spirit working in children - and if baptism makes a difference in regards to the Holy Spirit helping my children through life)

[@DB-tp3kv]

Hi Ariana. I rarely comment on videos, and I'm hoping someone has reached out to you already about this even if there is no comments. I serve in a Catholic parish helping adults (and sometimes whole families) enter the Church, prepare for the baptism of their kids, and more. Every family situation is unique, so I'm not going to tell you what to do. But, I would encourage you to reach out to your local Catholic parish for someone to talk to (and if you get someone crabby & unhelpful, I'm sorry it happens; try another parish). To answer your question, you are correct that a baptism, with proper form (with water and the words "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit) and intention is efficacious in or out of the Catholic Church. Also, while baptism results in the in-dwelling of the Holy Spirit, and all the Sacraments are sure sources of grace, God's grace is also active in other ways. I see this in the life conversion of adults seeking baptism; the Holy Spirit proceeds ahead and leads people. Christ's Peace. Dominic

[@molly_manus]

Hi! I just wanted to say that baptism is for those who believe in Christ, not for babies who haven’t had the chance yet. Baptism isn’t what saves us, God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ does. In the word, it’s clear that you are to be baptized after you believe. “36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” -Acts 8:36-37 KJV. The act of physical baptism isn’t what makes the Holy Spirit indwell in us either. In Acts chapter 10, it is demonstrated that the Holy Spirit comes to us when we believe, NOT when we are water baptized. “Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?” - Acts 10:47 KJV. We are sealed with the Holy Spirit when we believe. “In Christ ye also trusted after ye heard the word of truth, the Gospel of your salvation, in Whom also after ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,” -Ephesians 1:13 KJV. I urge you to not be led astray by man made traditions and interpretations, but to instead let God lead you in truth. Don’t just go by others interpretations of scripture and what others say, read for yourself and allow our merciful God to guide you! Have a blessed day! 😊💕

[@Davidjune1970]

@@molly_manus you have an incorrect teaching of Christ and the apostles. This is not your fault as you have been taught by those who are not ordained priests. Your ignorance is only an excuse for so long though as the internet contains all knowledge about the teachings of the church. I hope you take this opportunity to actually learn from the church than to continue by saying you yourself pick and choose what Christianity is

[@richardcastro1276]

And adding to what DavidJune said thanks for coming by and trying to teach us something that is totally the opposite of what Fr. Schmitz said in the video, then insulting the ordained priest and the Church. I was wondering why you specifically clicked on a video where an ordained priest is teaching and answering the question, "Why we baptize babies in the Catholic Church?" Please follow David's advice to search more and learn about the Catholic Church. Stop running with wolves. Using the bible to promote false teachings is never a good thing. Jesus and his disciples repeat many times beware of false teachers. Those false teachers are outside of the Church which he left for us and we have been obedient for over 2000. Be a sheep and follow the Church. In other words, don't be a wolf. You are welcomed to join us.

[@jaimemarks4302]

Being baptized as an infant; having God inside me ALWAYS, has literally saved my life in so many ways!

[@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: 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; 🎁 free gift 🎁 Ephesians 2 KJV 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. ♥️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.

[@dann285]

@born2power The same books of the new testiment exist in both Catholic and KJV bibles

[@alexanderbrown2717]

@born2power ♥️ KJV 7th Bible translation into English. Psalm 12 KJV 6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. 7 Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. Hebrews 10 KJV 7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. Ecclesiastes 8 KJV 4 Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

[@sylvermoon1745]

Funny.

[@sierradavisdottir]

I love this video. I’m in a lot of mom groups and someone said that they were waiting until their babies first birthday to get them baptized so that they could combine the birthday party and the baptism celebration. I told them that they really should try to get the baby baptized as soon as they can, since it’s such a dire thing, if you truly believe in the power of it, but she said “tHaT’s NoT wHaT i WaS aSkInG aBoUt!!!!“ (in all fairness, she was asking about party decorations) Ugh. So many lukewarm Catholics and Catholics by name only who don’t understand why we do what we do (or don’t really believe in the things we do)

[@candyclews4047]

My response would be around emphasising the sacramental part of baptism - who would not want to give their baby the gift of the Holy Spirit as soon as possible?

[@bobloblawb2593]

@@candyclews4047 If you actually take a bit of time and look into the scriptures / bible that the roman church is so proud of , then you would see the requirements of baptism . None of those requirements allows an infant to be baptized. Your choice however to believe God's word or a church that tells you what to do so you cab ignore God's weitten word.

[@candyclews4047]

@@bobloblawb2593 first of all, I am not Catholic but Protestant. Secondly, Baptism is indeed a choice but Scripture tells us it imparts the gift of the Holy Spirit. the apostle Peter tells his fellow Jews, on the day of Pentecost, to “repent and be baptised every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38). Likewise, the apostle Paul says that baptism is “the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit” (Titus 3:5; see 1 Peter 3:21). It was in that context that I commented why would you not want to give this incredible gift to your child.

[@bobloblawb2593]

@@candyclews4047 It was in that context that I commented why would you not want to give this incredible gift to your child. When you look at the requirements for baptism in scripture , you do not find infants or children under the age of accountability being baptized . Until the child has some reasonable ability to make an informed decision on repentance and following Christ all we can do is pray for the understanding they need.

[@bigtobacco1098]

​@bobloblawb2593 what requirements ??

[@aliasmint]

Ephesians 2: 8-10 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

[@joseandstephaniegonzalez3706]

Let The word of God speak and man be quiet amen

[@scp025]

Amen. Pray for the lost.

[@tylergood1223]

Baptism isn't something you do. It is something done to you

[@lukebrasting5108]

You might want to look up John 3:5, 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 2:38 etc because baptism is the instrument established by God to pour out His saving and regenerating grace. It's the means through which we are saved. To take that Ephesians verse and twist the word faith to mean a mere intellectual acknowledgement and asssent is what saves us, is totally wrong and contradicts the rest of scripture, especially thoe verses I mentioned. Faith in Christ means and includes more than just belief, it also includes obedience. You have to accept and follow everything He taught, and one of those things is baptism. If you believe in Christ, it follows that you will be baptised, and it is in that act of baptism that we are saved. That is how our faith saves us, by leading us to approach baptism, which is the gateway to the spiritual life.

[@candyclews4047]

@@tylergood1223 Exactly, it is God's work and not ours.

[@simple_naildesigns]

Amen! One of my boys was born prematurely, lungs didn’t fully develop and with his health declining we decided to baptize him in NICU. His health improved soon after baptism and he is now a strong and healthy 6 year old boy. 🥰🙏🏽

[@Jck9102]

And so my sister that died only a few minutes after being born because of being premature in the days before NICU died because she wasn't baptized. Oh the hubris and the heresy of the Catholics. Thank GOD Martin Luther saw through their lies.

[@rutheiermann3476]

​@@Jck9102baptism is not a guarantee of life here on earth. Does bring you into the eternal family of God. If a family desires baptism for their infant, and they die prematurely, it is called baptism of desire.

[@lessing3607]

The insight of the paralytic story is so stimulating. Thanks, Fr Mike.

[@sally0404]

Please pray for me. My son is refusing to baptize my granddaughter. The one blessing is he allows me to take her to church. 🙏🏻

[@wiscogirl81]

Maybe he wants her to have the choice whether or not to be baptized.

[@lewislibre]

Teach your grandchild the Bible don’t worry about baptism

[@Paknox74]

Believe and be baptised ... that's what the Bible says. If we go by the Bible (which we 100% should) baptism is for clearly for adults who chose to do it after they have put their trust in Jesus and are in a right relationship with him. It's great you can bring your grand daughter to church - that is the real blessing!!

[@alandoughty6320]

@@Paknox74No , the scriptures do not say baptism is clearly for adults , did you actually listen to the video ? Entire families were baptized in the early church , do you think they excluded the children ? No they did not ! Stop giving advice on something you clearly don’t understand !

[@bobloblawb2593]

@@alandoughty6320 Everyone in my household is an adult , now go find the scripture that says the whole household was baptized? Notice what Paul tells the jailer before baptism? Does your infant confess their sins, confess their need for Christ, before baptism? You might also notice every example of baptism in the new testament is by full immersion after confession of Christ.

[@WT-Sherman]

The Servant of the Centurion was healed because of the Faith of the Centurion. Our Lord healed or raised from the dead children because of the parents Faith.

[@dawnlapka3782]

My oldest daughter and her husband recently went to Canada with people from the Lincoln Diocese to see the Pope. She and her husband received a Papal blessing. They are pregnant with their first child. That gives me 4 grandchildren. Blessed. Thanks for the subject Father Mike.

[@VipMike]

🙋🇨🇦🙏💞🕊️ God Bless

[@zaranski1889]

I wish this happended to me. My mom is currently non-religious but she was still catholic when i was born. It won't take too long to i finally get baptized 🙏🏼

[@lois2997]

I never once regretted being baptized as an infant into the Catholic Church

[@zachbone2571]

I mean you didn’t really have a choice so….

[@lois2997]

@@zachbone2571 I am proud to be catholic

[@cyn5962]

I am glad my parents had me baptized when I was an infant.

[@bobloblawb2593]

@@cyn5962 Why it does nothing for you . If you actually understand baptism and look to God's word for your truth , you would see an infant should not be baptized.

[@Steeltoecondom]

@@bobloblawb2593we are the faith of the living Word. Not a faith of the book. The Word is not just passed down through scripture, so if you solely cling onto scripture, you’re missing the mark. Think of the first disciples and apostles of the church. They spread the Word without the New Testament. The church PREDATES the Bible. Scripture alone is heresy.

[@surafelaynekulu9147]

Father thank you so much am an orthodox, but your saying is so wise and convening. thank you so much again and God blees you.

[@jpesmar]

As a Catholic thinking about marrying a Protestant, this is something I think a lot about, if God does bless us with children. Thank you for explaining it so well, I think I'm better equipped now to hold onto my position of baptizing our children under the Catholic Church.

[@sammygomes7381]

I had that problem, so I left the Catholic church, got saved, and followed Christ

[@JC-li8kk]

@@sammygomes7381 Wow, a true miracle. Didn’t think it was possible to convince a Catholic they are under a false religion. Proof that God is the one who changes men’s hearts & not us with our many words.

[@sawyerwhited6802]

@@JC-li8kk Praise be to God to show His power.

[@ShellsPink]

@@JC-li8kk Proof that Catholicism is a false religion please.

[@lukebrasting5108]

​@@sammygomes7381You can't follow Christ while rejecting His Church (Mt. 18:17) "No one can have God as Father who does not have the church as Mother." - St. Cyprian of Carthage.

[@juliangomez8367]

Just what I needed to hear. Amen

[@bernadetteknight6273]

Father Mike I'm praying for my baby granddaughter she is nearly two years to be brought to Our Blessed Lord Jesus in holy Baptism 🙏🕊 God bless you Father Mike🙏

[@sammygomes7381]

Your granddaughter is fine and not at the age of accountability and hopefully will be led to Christ in the future.

[@Nicky-Music]

So am I for mine, bernadetteknight6273. 🙏 for you and yours.

[@maxiewex1496]

Thanks!

[@susanfromthemountains1754]

John baptized with water. Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit. Thanks be to God, I have been baptized with the Holy Spirit.

[@lography6917]

Wow, this actually made me understand. Thank you - I never believed in Water baptism as "necessary" and I am not sure if I do still, but I certainly believe it to be powerful, and miraculous now

[@helenmaghinay7304]

As Catholics, we have to live in the supernatural, too. We have to believe that there's a whole lot more happening behind-the-scenes and beyond what our eyes can see so we can live our faith fully. Baptism does something. It protects the baby from demonic possession and oppression, and helps them enter heaven in any case of untimely demise. I recently got Confirmed, and what happens there is that the Holy Spirit the apostles received during Pentecost comes down on you--and I do feel a change. My habitual sins are starting to loosen their grip on me, and I hope it continues until I'm totally free. God bless you, my friends.

[@xxRichie13xx]

Where are the answers to the questions you said would be answered in another video?

[@davidnottennant1161]

I'm not Catholic, but was raised Methodist, but I've thought about converting for a long time. I've always just been scared to do so. Also, I was never baptized.

[@jlouis4407]

Enter RCIA brother and come in next Easter, it starts around October and you can be baptised. Baptism washes all sin away, I was a Protestant and entered a few years ago it was the best thing I ever did.

[@davidnottennant1161]

@@jlouis4407 Thank you for the advice! I'm definitely going to be looking into it! :)

[@rhwinner]

Being a practicing Catholic is not easy or simple, but it is a life filled with the deepest Joy imaginable. Godspeed friend!

[@carrieloudonegan]

Thank you for this! I recently researched my sacraments because my birthday falls during Lent and it never felt appropriate to celebrate during Lent so I’ve decided to celebrate the days of my sacraments instead. Then I found out my Baptism was April 7, so this year Good Friday, what a blessing! I also found out who baptized me; Bishop Amos. I decided to write him a thank you note as I was too young as a baby to thank him then. Hopefully 1/2 a century later isn’t too long to give thanks. Truly, without my Catholic faith I would have nothing.

[@bobloblawb2593]

Infant baptism means absolutrly nothing. Infants do not confess their need of a savior , do not confess their sins , do not proclaim Jesus as Lord of their lives, and these are the requirements of baptism. Acts 2:38 What does Peter tell the listeners? The Ethiopian Eunuch says what to Philip? And Jesus gets baptized where ? When you research your sacraments in li=ght of scripture you may find some interesting differences , so your choice believe anything the church says or believe God;s written word. Acts 17:11

[@henrybraun4688]

If my faith can save my child without my child needing to have faith, then why can't my faith save anyone else when they don't have faith?

[@rtg8point858]

Mic drop

[@CarolineOwens-s1h]

You have spiritual authority over your child you have no authority over anyone else .

[@kac0404]

Since baptism is “for the forgiveness of sins,” a primary question would be, “Is a child accountable for their “sins?” Or, “Can we even say that God even calls the faults of children “sin?” Romans 7:5-9 Deuteronomy 1:39

[@Jackal]

Thank you God for all you provide for me. I pray that all those considering baptism that watch this video will take the plunge!

[@goodson77784]

God bless you man

[@Jackal]

@@goodson77784 God Bless You too!

[@jean6061]

Great explanation - it makes tremendous sense. I've always loved how baptisms performed during Mass allow the entire congregation to renew their own baptismal vows, too. The vows that the parents and godparents make on the infant's behalf should strengthen their own convictions to raise the child in God's graces.

[@wolfpack4672]

@Glenn Herron you got that right bro. Now let's get out of here, this is creepy

[@eddardgreybeard]

How about what Christ tells us?

[@lois2997]

@Glenn Herron wah but Catholics mommy hold me tight wah

[@checkit821]

My daughter was born May 16, 2019. I wanted to have her baptism at St. Patrick’s in New Orleans. It’s a very beautiful and old church who’s patron Saint is St. Michael the Archangel. When I started attending the baptism classes I learned about the Old Latin Rite baptism. One night I just got it into my head that I wanted my daughter baptized in the Old Latin Rite. The first availability for her baptism just so happened to fall on Sunday, September 29, 2019…St. Michael’s feast day. At the time I just thought it would be a beautiful ceremony to have in St. Patrick’s. Little did I know that decision would hold much more significance than I could have ever imagined. About 1 month after her birth we started experiencing demonic activity in our home, but I had no clue about what was happening until things started photobombing all my pictures 2 years later in March 2021 & the events which followed in the months after were horrific eventually leading to me running (literally) out of the house where we had been living with my child & we never returned. Things were so bad the archdiocese got involved & a team of exorcists began helping us which is when I learned the ugly truth of the situation I had been dealing with. I was in a state of shock & disbelief for a long time & it was hard to come to terms with it all & came what was happening but everything that I was experiencing started to make complete sense the more I was educated on the matter. The next year was spent trying to identify what the entry point(s) & causes were that had invited this evil into our lives. It has not been an easy process because there are many things potentially to blame between our former home’s property history, my family background & (former) foolish lifestyle choices I had made. One of the things I learned was regarding generational curses & spirits in a family lineage. I slowly started to learn that my family of my paternal side had issues to say the least. Generational curses are said to affect a family until the 4th or 5th generation. I learned my great grandmother had owned an ouija board & months after this was in her possession she committed suicide on June 6, 1967. Suicide is a major factor in generational curses. My daughter would would be considered the 5th generation from my great grandmother’s. When the team of exorcists who were working my case asked if me & my child were baptized I said yes & informed them my child had been baptized in the Old Rite. They asked why I chose this over the New Rite & I said I honestly have no reason for it that the thought had just popped into my head & that was that. The team told me that was a saving Grace because if anything had tried to afflict my child & attach to her in those months following her birth before her baptism that the exorcisms performed in the Old Rite ceremony would have taken care of anything “not good” trying to get to my child. I also learned that the Old Rite baptism prevents generational curses & spirits from transferring over to the child (the New Rite only address original sin). I couldn’t believe how blessed I was for this to have played out like it had & to have her baptism scheduled on the feast day of St. Michael in a church where he is honored as their patron Saint…..defend us in battle ..🙏🙏🙏

[@shadowbannedforspeakingtru1436]

JW,....What you have presented here is 100% unbiblical nonsense. It has no basis whatsoever in reality. You are completely blind, lost, and deceived. Repent!

[@NightOwl-M]

I was baptised as a baby too and very thankful for the protection that the baptism brings to me. I don’t know which rites they used. As a child I could see creature who lived in the tree, wandered spirits and communicated with them without having knowledge about evil. One particular events which I still don’t understand, make me now realised, the evil can’t control me but I saw children in my kindergarten were in such a trance and robotic. I pretended very well, they didn’t know I was totally aware of the situation.

[@nanekimakeup579]

Wow. God is so good. This is amazing! Praise God! 🙏🏼

[@christinatakesphotos]

I need help I am a baptist my new hudband is a Catholic he was baptized as a toddler then did his confirmation and its really important to him but I feel in my heart that he needs to get an adult baptism as he turned away from the faith before he met me. Please give me your advice. I know he has the Holy Spirit for sure because of his gifts. But Jesus did his baptism as an adult and he was fully submerged in water infant is sprinkling and you dont sin as a baby so I dont see why you would baptize a child who hasnt had much time to sin. We are to walk and live like Christ and he and most were baptised as men. Thank you and God bless you!❤

[@teresaemmerth5625]

Your husband's baptism is valid and sacramental and only one baptism is needed and recognized by the Church. His baptism removed the stain of Original Sin and as Father states in this video your husband's journey should continue with faith, doing the will of the Father and partaking of the Holy Eucharist. I would advise that you learn about the Church and that your husband seek reconcilliation with the Church.

[@thinman8621]

Great explanation of why we baptize babies. Thank you.

[@francismarion6400]

You can do nothing that will save anyone else.

[@thinman8621]

@@francismarion6400 Many of us prefer a more expansive approach.

[@bigdogboos1]

Protestant here, looking into Catholic church with a serious question ... what about the thief on the cross. No time to get baptized, but Christ told him that he'd be with him that day in Paradise. How can we reconcile that? thanks

[@clayton964]

I was thinking about the same thing John 3:6(the verse after what he quoted) says”That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” And John 3:16 says “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” It does not say whosoever beloeveth in him and is baptized shall have everlasting life.

[@OlivierLasota]

If through no fault of your own you don’t get the chance to be baptized before death, then yes you can be forgiven still and enter into heaven. The thief on the cross through no fault of his own, didn’t have enough time to get baptized so he was still forgiven

[@OlivierLasota]

@@clayton964 John 3:5 KJV [5] Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

[@kentd4762]

Thank you, Fr. Mike. It's sad that so many non-Catholic Christians are missing out on so much by not participating in the sacramental life of the Church... They (the Sacraments) DO something!

[@Matt-ty9qm]

Amen Father Schmitz…..we proclaimed our faith for both our children into the one holy Catholic and apostolic Church founded by Jesus Christ last weekend at Christ the King Church Pleasant Hill along with 8 other families….more to come

[@relentlessrhythm2774]

I converted from protestantism and this was actually the hardest dogma for me to accept.

[@Silvercrypto-xk4zy]

It’s because it’s not true and it’s easy to demonstrate that.

[@PBAdventures146]

@@Silvercrypto-xk4zy He does a tremendous amount of twisting and bending of scripture to justify his point. Not saying he's a bad man, but definitely does not appropriately interpret the word of God in this instance for sure.

[@mattcoonce2713]

It is because it is not a Biblical concept that baptisim is what saves you. Please study the Bible for yourself. Look up every verse on salvation and see for yourself- Faith in Jesus is what saves.

[@CarolineOwens-s1h]

Baptism now saves you. Yea this is biblical. You do need baptism

[@jnota1]

I am Lutheran, and if I didn't know you were RC, I would think I was listening to a Lutheran pastor.

[@kmbpookyify]

God is the only one we should call Father!

[@blargblarg5657]

100%

[@ValentinaKajcinovska]

💯

[@CarolineOwens-s1h]

Then why was Abraham called “father Abraham “ and was considered a spiritual father? That’s what our priests are .

[@ValentinaKajcinovska]

@@CarolineOwens-s1h The Lord distinctively said we shall call no other Father but the Father in Heaven.. I struggle with this too

[@CarolineOwens-s1h]

@@ValentinaKajcinovska so why do you call your dad Father? He also said call no man teacher ….. there are other places in scripture where there were scriptural fathers. You can to read the Bible in full context

[@JJSch-dx9vy]

Father Mike, what do you think I should do if I don’t feel a connection with my priest? Our daughter’s baptism was supposed to be such a highlight in our lives. However, the priest seemed unprepared and kept forgetting her name or calling her the wrong name. We’ve been a part of the parish for a number of years, before he was appointed to our parish for our late Father Jerry. We are thankful our daughter received the sacrament and are excited for our future children to receive it as well. But, we want the experience to be enjoyable as well.

[@WoodlandPoetry]

I used to make beautiful baptismal gowns for babies. But when I moved out west for a few years, they told me that I was making them in the wrong size. I was making them for newborns, and was told that parents out there are waiting till children are about 6 months old. Yikes! That's a long time for your little baby to be without the protection of this beautiful sacrament!

[@lampanatunka8971]

Pretty normal now to baptize babies at 1-3 years old. I don’t know when that happened, seems strange. My cousin is baptizing her child at 1 years old so she could have time to pick a church that makes it easier to get into the school for. Bc she lives in Miami. But it’s been normalized to do now much later now. I think people forget the Covenant and beautiful sacrament this is. Has nothing to do with anything else but God.

[@BrockSamson18]

Few things have brought me more comfort then holding my child and knowing God has saved her by His promises so clearly shown in Scripture. That is they baptism is part of salvation.

[@samantharios4454]

Father mike, hello there I hope you’re doing good. I have a question, so I recently gave birth to my son and I got my placenta encapsulated. I never even thought of wether or not it’s ok to consume one’s placenta as a catholic, would you happen to know if it is ok to do so? I’m just worried that I might’ve spent $400 on getting this done for no reason 😓

[@BARDOCK550]

It is okay. What is not okay is abortion. God bless.

[@kennithjones5907]

Father Mike, my daughter was stillborn at 30 weeks and couldn’t be baptized. What happens to her now? Should I just pray for her? What can I do?

[@castaway123100]

Baptism hits different after reading “The Hidden Messages In Water” by Masaru Emoto. Having a baby baptized in concentrated water which has been blessed has a tangible effect. The more our knowledge of the natural world grows the more it confirms God’s grace and natural abilities.

[@dani_ciupac]

Read the bible first…Marcus 16:16. A baby can’t believe anything at that age how can he confess Jesus Christ as there lord and saviour before getting in the water? I do think that baptizing baby is not right!

[@eaglesmight8321]

I was baptized as a baby. The, I became an atheist as a teenager and then came to faith and baptized again as an adult. What was the point of my infinite baptism? Consider acts 8:36-37

[@pumpkin1982]

I love this guy, he’s so gleeful and emphatic. It’s like he’s happily saying “this is how we’re wrong”. Very clear.

[@FiatVoluntasTuaAmen]

If he is wrong then all Christians including the apostles were wrong for 1550 years until Luther finally made his own doctrine on it. It would also mean the bible is wrong, which is a problem.

[@dellcarr9805]

My daughter has a 16 month old born out of wedlock I don’t tell her to upset her but my heart breaks that my grandbaby isn’t baptized. My daughter makes excuses but I just have to pray on it.

[@Yt-wm1yd]

We're baptizing my son this Saturday so excited

[@coldpumpkin1176]

I have a few questions, how then did the man next to Jesus on the cross go to the kingdom of God. And two why wasn’t Jesus baptized or any baby by John the baptists. Why did the first one who came before Christ to baptize not baptize infants with a sprinkle of water but instead baptize people who declared their faith in a river.

[@spacecoastz4026]

The thief on the cross was saved because he came into faith in Jesus while on the cross. Near the end he realized who Jesus was. He repented by acknowledging that he was sinful and deserved his punishment. And he accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior when he called Jesus "LORD". Water baptism has nothing to do with being saved....but becoming saved by coming to faith in Christ results in being baptized by the Holy Spirit. Start reading your Bible. Read Galatians, Read Romans, Read Acts, Read Ephesians, etc. Study the Word. And get far away from the Catholic church.

[@Ryan-zv6xw]

In order to baptize a child the parents had to give months' notice, take classes, etc. In the first class I took, we were asked what baptism meant to us. No wrong answers. I said, well, the removal of original sin for one thing. Another parent told me he once thought that, also, but then he matured in his faith. No one said anything. In my second class I had to bring my kid with. I sat in a room with a lot of single moms while a young traditional couple lectured everyone about the Church's teachings on birth control and sex outside marriage. All these women just trying to do the right thing by their children had to be scolded for weeks before they were allowed. The third class was taught by a nun who asked what we needed to do to "get into heaven" and then told us "do what the Church teaches". I asked each time why I had to retake classes. Because things might have changed, I was told. Baptism changes? Our marriage prep classes taught us some artificial contraception was o.k. Our oldest daughter's communion teacher made the parents come in for a lecture on what she had learned from her Masters from Loyola, then told us she had to "set aside" some of the Church's teachings. Our middle daughter had a religious ed teacher talk about how the Eucharist wasn't *really* the body and blood (maybe there was a misunderstanding there) My husband has been trying to get a conditional baptism for over 5 years. The bishop set us up with classes so we could sit with a priest and get "approved". Three priests have approved but he still hasn't been able to get the actual baptism. Paperwork. I keep telling him I'm just going to throw some bottled water on him and do it myself. At the same time we were meeting with the priest so my daughters could get confirmed. They were, thankfully, but we joined in with a parish and one of the kids that my daughter didn't know -- who had the correct intention, seemingly, and was there for the sacrament, and had taken all the classes he was required to take, was sent home because the teacher had told him he had to wear nice pants, not jeans. Low income parish. The number of obstacles the modern American diocese puts in the way of the sacraments is astonishing. We've even had a priest who refused communion to a congregant because she kneeled to receive. So, huge rant, but yes, the sacraments are incredibly important. Good priests and bishops need to get those who are standing between people and those sacraments out of the way.

[@Tepaneca]

If your a single mother who isn't with dad you should be scolded, you should feel ashamed. Dont like it? Don't join an extremely traditional religious institution.

[@carlac33]

I'm going to have to look to see if there is a continuation of this connecting it to the sacrament of confirmation. Guessing that the Protestant denominations that do only adult baptism, do not do confirmation?

[@EugenieKikango]

Thank you, Padre. I'm going to share this with as many people as I can. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@seekingperfectionphilippia7346]

The Bible says do not call anyone on earth your father. Matthew 23:9,10

[@EugenieKikango]

@@seekingperfectionphilippia7346 mind your own business.

[@seekingperfectionphilippia7346]

The Bible says if you call yourself a Christian that we are to rebuke each other when wrong .

[@smart_joey_4179]

@@seekingperfectionphilippia7346 Matthew 23:9 is not a ban on calling anyone father, even a spiritual father. Because the apostles themselves call themselves fathers to the Christians. Paul in 1 Corinthians 4:14-16 says "I am writing this not to shame you but to warn you as my dear children. Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. Therefore I urge you to imitate me." Paul again refers the Corinthians as his children in 2 Corinthians "As a fair exchange I speak as to my children open wide your hearts also." John calls the Christians his children and calls them Fathers in 1 John 2:13-14 says "I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name. I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning." So if this teaching of Jesus is to be taken literally then the apostles themselves are disobeying it. Jesus is using hyperbole to make a point of humility. If you read verse 12 you will see that humility is the main message.

[@seekingperfectionphilippia7346]

They were not called father. The Bible specifically says do not call anyone on earth father.

[@calebmoore4727]

The amount of verses he left out that contradict his view is amazing. Tertullian wrote that we should not baptize children and this is the earliest teaching on the subject. Nowhere in scripture are we told to and saying that baptism saves you is a misrepresentation

[@lu-vly]

❤

[@maripeterson1762]

The thief on the cross was not baptized but he believed and repented

[@erikacook3056]

It’s called the baptism of desire. God is not limited to giving grace through His sacraments, but His sacraments always give grace.

[@bernieyedor1852]

How do you know he wasn't baptized? The Bible doesn't say that. He could have very well been baptized before he went to the cross.

[@Silvercrypto-xk4zy]

@@bernieyedor1852 he didn’t hear the gospel until AFTER he was on the cross next to Christ, he wouldn’t get baptized until after that.

[@johnpglackin345]

But going forward we need to be baptized and believe if you want to be saved.

[@johnpglackin345]

@@bernieyedor1852 true baptism does not start until after the decent of the Holy Ghost.

[@hamidrabiipour9707]

I believe Jesus is THE way, THE truth & THE life, and there is absolutely no other comparable way, so I not only baptize my children but also my dog & cat as well. I would want to include my whole family in the Faith, even my infants. They belong to the Lord anyway, I just want to raise them in the Faith & baptism is the surest way. I am sold on Jesus, plain & simple!!

[@jesuschristsavesu]

I must let you know that animals do not have souls, only mankind have souls, which requires baptism for salvation. The scriptures say, "And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul" (Genesis 2:7). Your soul is the BREATH of God, He only made animals without His Breath. Hope that helps.

[@hamidrabiipour9707]

@@jesuschristsavesu oh ya, that helps a lot & BTW that was a joke.

[@hamidrabiipour9707]

@@jesuschristsavesu BTW, I did reply to your other post but for some reason my reply doesn't get posted. I wonder why!!

[@jesuschristsavesu]

@@hamidrabiipour9707 The scriptures tell us we should not joke or jest in that way, just saying. Here is the scripture, "Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks" (Ephesians 5:4). Nonbelievers will see what you say or post and will think that Christianity is not being taken seriously.

[@hamidrabiipour9707]

@@jesuschristsavesu if they are half way intelligent they would get it! Sometimes having common sense goes a long way!

[@RafaelGuevaraGarcia]

The bible also sais .. repent and get baptized..how does a baby repent??

[@jipsees1908]

Exactly baby baptism is not Scriptural

[@lu-vly]

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[@lu-vly]

@@jipsees1908 ❤

[@garys5908]

In the Bible Jesus was dedicated to God as a baby and Baptized as an ADULT.

[@bguysworth649]

Different covenant, stupid argument. Baptism is the new circumcision, declares ST Paul. When in the old covenant were people circumcised? As adults?

[@farnhamryan8734]

Can anyone point me to where in the Bible a baby is being baptized? I’ve only read of grown adults making the choice themselves to be baptized. I feel it is extremely important to know scripture accurately so we are not let astray…

[@bobmac9070]

You are absolutely right. Jesus was not baptized as a baby. It was a dedication at the temple. He was baptized at the age of 30 by John Baptist to commit to doing his fathers will. Not as a baby! Btw. There is no scripture that supports baby baptism. When you are old enough to know, you then make that decision you want to follow Christ. You confess and repent of your sins and get baptized in water and spirit scripture says in …… John 3:5, ESV: Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. John 3:5, KJV: Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

[@StephenTruxton]

Re-read the Acts of the Apostles where Paul baptized the entire household; most likely babies were in that household. Furthermore, baptism washes away original sin which we all are born with, so why would you deny a baby this Grace?

[@bobmac9070]

@@StephenTruxton what church do you belong to that teaches that? First Acts Chapter 16 says NOTHING about any babies or even young children being baptized. Never ever “assume”what scripture says and never guess. Secondly baptism does not wash away your original sins at all. Who told you that? Jesus died on the cross for the payment of all ours sin caused by Adam n Eve for all of us if we believe! Past Present and Future sins. Original sin has stained the entire world. Read Romans 5:12, NLT: When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam's sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. Romans 5:12,…. Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, in this way death spread to all people, because all sinned…. ALL and it’s by God GRACE that we have been redeemed. Baptism does NOT remove or erase your sins. Thats false teachings. Baptism is a public declaration that you will follow Christ the rest of your life. Original sin is in you till the day you die my friend. Otherwise why do you still go to church and confess your sins to priests ? It doesn’t just go away just because you’ve been baptized. You obviously know nothing about the Bible and sin. You better get yourself some serious education on Baptism and Gods Grace.

[@Jonathan-iq7lc]

@StephenTruxton Act 16:30-34 KJV 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. 32 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. 33 And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. 34 And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house. What must you do to be saved? Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. Every one in the house heard the words. Every one in the house was baptised (not just with water but with the Holy spirit, John the baptist baptised with water and he foretold of one who comes after him baptizing with the Holy Spirit). All his house believed in God. You must first hear the words, then believe, then you will be baptised with the Holy Spirit. This can not apply to an infant

[@iameddieruiz]

@@StephenTruxton that my friend is false. Baptism does not wash any sin away. It is very clear in scripture that we ought to be saved and THEN baptized. Baptism does not save us, it is simply a public act of a spiritual decision to follow Jesus. Also, we cannot extend grace to babies. Since grace is a gift from God, it is not something we can simply muster up and gift to a child. I believe your heart is in the right place and you are entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts.

[@carlotvalentin]

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places

[@juanitaferrer1463]

My grand daughter was baptized when she was 6 mos before going in for heart surgery. Before she went she had a 30% chance of making it, after she was baptized she was filled w life & her chances were greater. Tku Lord for our Blessed church & it’s sacraments.

[@simple_naildesigns]

Amazing 🥰🙏🏽

[@arabelladelrey]

Hi, in the bible doesn't it say believe and be baptised? Surely you will have to be able to think to believe

[@drockopotamus1]

I respect your interpretation, but I still find a profound impact on the personal choice. I got baptized at the age of 7 and remember it quite fondly to this very day. It's a special memory and a connection to Jesus that still have at the age of 38.

[@johnpglackin345]

As long as you were baptized by a Roman Catholic Priest.

[@fastbirb27]

@@johnpglackin345 why?

[@ramseyeckhardt4659]

@@johnpglackin345 why? Being baptized in Christ is seen as the same when someone converts to Catholicism. You don't get rebaptized. (I'm Catholic)

[@johnpglackin345]

@@ramseyeckhardt4659 but are they baptized? I think Protestants when they become Catholic should be baptized.

[@ramseyeckhardt4659]

@@johnpglackin345 They are. "The Church recognizes that in many ways she is linked with those who, being baptized, are honored with the name of Christian, though they do not profess the faith in its entirety or do not preserve unity of communion with the successor of Peter. [...] Baptism constitutes the foundation of communion among all Christians, including those who are not yet in full communion with the Catholic Church: 'For men who believe in Christ and have been properly baptized are put in some, though imperfect, communion with the Catholic Church'" (CCC 838).

[@femininityoverfeminism212]

Many Protestant denominations seem to see baptism as a sacrament, something metaphysically holy and to be set apart for the Lord, they just (some of them, like anabaptists) think that you need to be almost grown to make that decision (it needs to be an act of faith and willingly and wantingly entering into the new covenant through Jesus). The Bible doesn’t talk about children and babies getting baptized (although it does mention households getting baptized which could include children) , It does however talk about having faith, wanting to follow God and believing Jesus was the perfect sacrificial lamb to cleans our sins, then getting baptized.

[@jhernandezrm77]

I genuinely feel like it’s up to a person to come to God in their time , when they decide . Because my mom had my sister do the repentance prayer a couple years back and nothing happened. But 2 weeks ago my sister asked and wanted to do the repentance prayer and she felt the Holy Spirit come into her . She cried as she felt something lift off of her and she hasn’t been the same since . Same with me a couple months back . One has to confess when they desire to do so . Babies do not understand what sin is . Baptized or not , whether they believe it will help them they will still fall and learn sin . But they need to still confess with their lips and understand what it means to give your life to God and turn away from sin . And that they need a savior . A baby does not know that . Even my sister didn’t fully know what it means to need a savior until she herself came and asked . And in their room . She was reborn .

[@francheskaserrano4587]

Hello, I would like to know if a boy has to be circumcised before getting baptized?

[@allisonlange1767]

My parents have always told me I was emergency baptised (as non Catholic Christian) as a newborn because Drs said I would not live to see the sunrise, which would be about 6 hrs after my birth. Drs were a little off...I am 60 plus years old now. I have never seen any formal record of my baptism, though. Does that matter?

[@maidformusic]

No, it doesn't. BUT, if you're concerned, just go back to the place you were baptized and ask for a copy of the certificate. A lot of government agencies will consider it similar to a birth certificate, but a birth certificate holds more weight. All churches have copies of baptism certificates.

[@gilliangonzalez1305]

I think it depends. In an emergency, anyone can baptize someone by pouring water on the head three times and saying I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. In an emergency (potential death) anyone is allowed to do that. However, if the person does live or pulls through than they need to be baptized the normal way (in my understanding)in a church by a priest. So I guess it depends. Did your family, or someone else, baptize you in the emergency way and you were never rebaptized? or did a priest do it? I would ask family what happened.

[@johnpglackin345]

Get baptize by a Roman Catholic Priest.

[@maidformusic]

Yes, I've heard of the emergency baptisms. Another priest said the same. it's based on faith and intention

[@maidformusic]

@gilliangonzalez1305 my father wanted to baptize my niece's and nephews in our lake. we owned I think he was half joking and serious at the same time my brother turned against the church at the time but still to this day I wonder what would happen if we didn't get our sacraments

[@ValentinaKajcinovska]

My kids my entire family have been baptized.

[@katrina200577]

Our daughter Amelia will be baptized on Feb the 20th . We are so excited.

[@lyndapower9408]

Why not do both?? It seems that both infant Baptism and Baptism at an age when the person being baptized can remember the beautiful ceremony are Both very important. PLUS.... on another issue related to baptism, in the "olden days" the Catholic Church's Baptism Ritual included an exorcism "prayer" - yet in recent decades the full rite has been omitted - therefore "watered down". The full Baptismal Rite should be brought back - It has more power. (Why would it be weakened in the first place???). - Lynda Power

[@jeditamara]

I was not baptized as in infant (I am also adopted) I must take a classes for a year to be able to be baptized as an adult, I feel so strong about becoming a catholic I have no problem with this, however, my health is poor at this time and I am unable to drive at the moment to attend classes. Hoping through grace I will be able to start my journey soon.

[@amde8554]

Any catholic can perform an emergency baptism if needed

[@jeditamara]

@@amde8554 thank you so much for the reply, someone did mention this to me, it can be any catholic that has been baptized?

[@amde8554]

@@jeditamara yes!

[@jessicacirullo4284]

@@jeditamara I will add, in fact it does not even need to be a Catholic, nor a Christian, nor a person of faith at all (atheist), as long as they baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is not the person's faith who saves you, but Christ (although the other individual helped, thanks be to God).

[@dann285]

So sorry to hear about your health issues Tamara. Anyone can baptize you. Might I ask why you wish to be baptized?

[@laurafox337]

I am catholic, and Protestants always quote Colossians 2: 11-12 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead. How do you respond to “through your faith” does an infant have faith ? and it says “through YOUR FAITH”. I always have a hard time with this verse. How can I respond to this specific verse ? I know you address it, it’s the family faith but the verse does say “your faith” Thank you and blessings

[@silverwriter6739]

Lutheran here, but this is another beautiful verse about the power of baptism, rather than in any way a Protestant tool against it. As Fr. Mike said, faith is a part of baptism. We receive the benefits of baptism through our faith. Colossians 2:11-12 echoes the more detailed discourse on this topic in Romans 6:3-5, which makes it very explicit that baptism is actually doing something. Your faith is nurtured in baptism and clings to it, even as an infant. But the power is God's, as even this verse affirms.

[@molly_manus]

Hi! I just wanted to say that baptism is for those who believe in Christ, not for babies who haven’t had the chance yet. Baptism isn’t what saves us, God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ does. In the word, it’s clear that you are to be baptized after you believe. “36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” -Acts 8:36-37 KJV. The act of physical baptism isn’t what makes the Holy Spirit indwell in us either. In Acts chapter 10, it is demonstrated that the Holy Spirit comes to us when we believe, NOT when we are water baptized. “Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?” - Acts 10:47 KJV. We are sealed with the Holy Spirit when we believe. “In Christ ye also trusted after ye heard the word of truth, the Gospel of your salvation, in Whom also after ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,” -Ephesians 1:13 KJV. I urge you to not be led astray by man made traditions and interpretations, but to instead let God lead you in truth. Don’t just go by others interpretations of scripture and what others say, read for yourself and allow our merciful God to guide you! Have a blessed day! 😊💕

[@brandonm9132]

Amen sister

[@melissathomas20]

Amen🙌

[@MrNoonz54]

Amen! Children can be dedicated to God, but being baptized is something you do once you are old and understand wrong from right and the covenant you are entering in when you except Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Baby's can't sin or consent so they can't be baptized for the remission on sins.

[@wesleyalana]

Babies are born sinful… that is Biblical

[@wesleyalana]

Baby Baptism is a Miracle of God and an invitation of the Holy Spirit into our hearts Thence he will transform us thru this miraculous sacrament

[@roseannMree]

Whoever is on this site today, and believes in receiving the holy sacrament of Baptism as a baby or little child … please join me in praying for my daughter, her husband and their precious little baby. I humbly ask for your prayers that they will choose baptism for their sweet babe, my granddaughter “Rosie Beth”. My daughter and her siblings were all baptized as babies and raised in the Catholic faith and I pray daily for the renewal of their faith and their desire to want their own precious babies be baptized as “a child of God”. Thank you to all who believe with me and will offer a prayer for my daughter and her sweet baby. 🩷🙏📿🙏🩷

[@WickedFelina]

It is the coming together of the family and friends on earth with the Holy Trinity, communion of saints in Heaven to watch over and protect this child. A parent doesn't have but 2 eyes to see but God parents, family and friends have many eyes, and in many more places to watch over the child should they be walking in the wrong direction, let them know that what they are truly looking for, is at the end of the other way. Good going on another home run video Fr. Mike 😊🌹🍀

[@EtherealVirago]

My wife and I are non religious and raised catholic. We are planning on sending him to a Catholic school and we’re considering baptism for him so he would be able to participate fully and grow in his faith if he chooses. My interpretation from the video is that he would not be allowed to be baptized because of his parents non belief. Is this correct?

[@mega_mind397]

I’m a Lutheran and I really appreciate this video. I’m saddened by the views on baptism adopted by so many modern evangelicals. I hope that Lutherans and Roman Catholics are able to find more common ground on important issues like this one.

[@deannajunkin3696]

I am also Lutheran, and I was going to make the same comment.

[@fromitica5722]

Can your baptism be invalid then if your parents or godparents had a false faith? Also what do you do about scruples worrying about the “We baptize” vs “I baptize” error. Why should we not investigate if we were properly baptized?

[@areacode3816]

Typically the difference between denominations is not on the need for baptism rather the requirement of choice and faith in order to be baptized into Christ. Good explanation video. One of the slight differences we share but that's ok.

[@Callmethebreeze902]

I’m in the same boat and it’s breaking my heart. I’m saying rosary’s and praying for Mary to intercede. He even said they can decide their own religion when they grow up. (Infant twins). I don’t understand. His father and I raised both our boys catholic, sent them to St. Alphonsus. His wife found out and is furious which I don’t understand. I felt I had to say something on behalf of those babies even though I watch my boundaries.

[@Sunshine-mf6pd]

My niece's husband decided that his sons will choose what they want to believe when they're older, so they haven't been baptized yet (one is a toddler and one is a baby). I'm always praying that he may see his error. Much of this thinking stems from what has been going on in the Church. Please pray for them and for the Church. Thank you! ✝✝✝

[@niram6707]

Baptism is the outward act (a visual testimony) that symbolises an individual coming to and accepting Jesus Christ as their Saviour, repenting of their sins, recognising and acknowledging Christ as their headship and choosing to live their lives according to the word of God given to us in the Bible. A baby or young child is not capable of such as they have no understanding of who God is and what baptism requires of them. My babies were not baptised but they were brought before our church Pastor for a blessing and dedication to the Lord to be prayed over them. They are raised Christian and my eldest was baptised at 15 years old when he had understanding of who God is and understood the purpose of baptism and what it symbolises. It is important for children to have parents that choose to daily live their lives according to the word of God, parents that read the Bible to their children, parents that daily nurture their children to have a relationship with God.

[@sammygomes7381]

What error. One cannot force one to accept a faith though the Catholic church use to do that. The parents do have the responsibility to teach them about the Lord using the word of God.

[@selfimprovement.1925]

This young that haven’t sinned so there’s no be for baptism

[@sammygomes7381]

@@selfimprovement.1925 My friend there is no place for logic here let alone the word of God.

[@sammygomes7381]

@@selfimprovement.1925 My friend, there is no place for logic here or what the word of God tells us.

[@stephenwright4973]

This is a remarkable exegesis of Mark 2. How do we know that "their faith" refers only to the faith of the 4 friends who transported the paralyzed man? Wouldn't "their faith" have included the faith of the paralyzed man? Does the Catholic Church really hold that the paralyzed man received forgiveness of sins despite having no personal faith of his own??

[@shinzman87]

It’s interesting how we Lutherans seem to have more in common with the Roman Catholics than we do with the other Protestants. Or as Luther called them, “The Fanatics”. Baptism saves. The true Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist forgives. Amen and Amen.

[@ivelisserodriguez1312]

He was a catholic. On January 3, 1521, Pope Leo X issues the papal bull Decet Romanum Pontificem, which excommunicates Martin Luther from the Catholic Church.

[@shinzman87]

@@nicola489 Yes of course when I say Lutherans I mean confessional Lutheran. We are LCMS.

[@shinzman87]

@@ivelisserodriguez1312 Yes I know. Luther wanted to remain Catholic and reform from within while the other reformers such as Calvin, Knox, Zwingli, etc. wanted to leave and be as un-catholic as possible.

[@cardboardcapeii4286]

You’re right. But the Luther didn’t believe that

[@shinzman87]

@@cardboardcapeii4286 Yes he did

[@catherinel.3088]

When I was a student nurse I worked a rotation in the neo natal intensive care unit. I was assigned a small baby born without internal organs to a crack addicted mother to work with. The baby was slowly dying and the mother was off living in a crack house in Newark NJ. The nurses in the NICU protected him and gave him comfort feeding to calm him. It was very sad. As a student nurse, I was trying to find something I could do for the baby. I saw in the chart the baby was Catholic, but had not been baptised. I paged for the hospital priest to come and shockingly he had the same last name as me and to hear: Paging Father Falcone over the loudspeaker! Wow it made me shake inside. Father came and baptised the baby and blessed with chrism and just about 20 minutes later the baby peacefully died...it was as if his little soul was hanging on long enough to be baptised. Little Manuel Guerica. I imagined him an angel who followed me in my nursing career. God rest his little soul.

[@carolhannah4635]

Wow! Another straightforward explanation for a question my Christian brothers and sisters ask. Thank you, Fr Mike. Thank you for your faithfulness.

[@JC-li8kk]

I feel really bad especially for this “Fr” because he seems genuinely nice & caring. It saddens me so much to see him not grasp the full truth of the gospel of Christ. Baptism of water & Spirit is 100% a matter of the heart. This baptism occurs internally not externally. Just as being baptized with fire occurs internally not externally. Do Catholics also dunk people into a fire pit? I don’t think they do. Yes, being literally baptized into water is a SYMBOL of what occurs internally, but does nothing to save you. Only faith in Christ can save you. Baptizing a new born makes zero sense as they have not yet put their faith in Christ. Baptism is an outward symbol of what has already occurred inward.

[@eddardgreybeard]

Christ was baptized in water

[@sawyerwhited6802]

@@JC-li8kk You explained this the way I wanted to but couldn't. Thank you.

[@lois2997]

@@JC-li8kk it saddens how whiny you are you think you know more than him. You wouldn’t know the truth if it stood in front of you. What an ignorant person

[@JC-li8kk]

@@lois2997 I only know what the Bible tells me. How much studying have you done on the matter? You think I came up with this on my own? If you studied God’s word you would know this is the interpretation that makes sense. Please share with me the Bible verse that tells us to baptize babies. ANYONE can be baptized with water. Do you think water baptism without faith is profitable? Or do you think all “43,000” religions who baptize with water are saved? Baptism that saves is by the Holy Spirit alone. Without the Holy Spirit no one is saved so you better hope you’ve been baptized by the Holy Spirit. I don’t think God will hold it against you as much as he will those who deceived you. But I wouldn’t want to test him to find out. Please do your own research.

[@Follow.Jesus.Christ]

If you’ve been baptized as a baby or as a kid it doesn’t count, it’s useless. Baptism must be done when you know why you’re doing it and when you want it by yourself + repentance of your sins and forgiveness of sins must be done before the baptism.

[@RicardoGeorgeBernez]

Just a question; I read in the Bible that Jesus chose to be baptized as a grownup even when he did not have any sins. There are other mentions about baptism mentioned in the book of acts, but to say that baptism saves is carrying it too far doesn't it? I understand that faith in Jesus is the saving factor.

[@seedsower678]

RG,...This guy has nothing to do with the God nor Christianity of the Bible.

[@sfrance8036]

One of the earliest works that precede the Bible by about 200 years and is a compilation of the teachings of the apostles is the Didache ( 1st century book). There is a a chapter by the apostles dedicated to baptism and the Eucharist talking about it as a necessity : “But let no one eat or drink of your Eucharist, unless they have been baptized into the name of the Lord”. (Ch.9) To summarize the apostles taught it’s necessity to the early church, as evidenced by historical documents.

[@sfrance8036]

@@seedsower678 the Bible was compiled in the mid 300s by several councils of catholic bishops. Protestants bear the name to “protest”because they divided from Catholicism in the 1500s. It was actually a Halloween day that Luther put his thesis at the door of a church. That’s more than 1000 years after the Catholic Church put the Bible together. So to put it shortly, no denomination would exist without the Catholic Church for it is the church that the apostles created. And also why you will always bear the name to “protest” and from that one protestation have been born thousands upon thousands of denominations that don’t agree with each other except to hate the Catholic Church .

[@seedsower678]

@@sfrance8036 ,....I am aware how we received the Bible, and the 100% ungodly cult of catholicism had nothing whatsoever to do with it. Protestants protested the cult of catholicism because it is an ungodly, false, manmade cult. No one that has anything to do with God has anything to do with catholicism. Your, (the worlds) understanding of how we got the Bible has come from the Godless men who control all the worlds fake history. The fact is, the world has the Bible because God gave it and produced it. Whoever he used has no meaning. According to logic of the blind, lost, and deceived that think the Bible has something to do with the ungodly catholics, we should only be listening to the jews because it is the jews who produced the old testament that the whole new testament is based upon. So, we just all be following what the ungodly jews say and believe because God used them. The Bible is a product of God and no church has anything to do with it. All history is fake, the only truth there is, is the Bible and the truth of the Bible is, the cult of catholicism is a 100% antigod/antibible/antichrist false manmade religion. You have been totally deceived.

[@lizhernandez6496]

We follow the example of JESUS… He was brought to the temple to be presented not baptized. Now when the days of purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to PRESENT HIM TO THE LORD Luke 2:22. He was baptized as an adult and in His baptism He said “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness’ Matthew 3:15. The Bible states in Acts 2:38 To REPENT (an infant can not repent) and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and you shall receive the gift of the HolyGhost. Everyone in the New Testament was baptized as an adult in following the example of Jesus. We follow The Word of God not a man made explanation which could sound good, but OBEY THE WORD OF GOD regarding every area of our lives.

[@Nicky-Music]

Our 2-year-old granddaughter Freya has not yet been baptized. If anyone would join us in praying for her, that would be greatly appreciated.

[@mikek6098]

I prayed for your family. God Bless.

[@Nicky-Music]

@@mikek6098 Thank you.

[@everetunknown5890]

I had never heard that analogy used before of the paralytic on the mat. Thanks for sharing Fr. Mike. 👍

[@nburdsal]

I like your explanation. Real question, not trying to fight but to learn: if infant baptism was Christ's way, why was he baptized as an adult instead of a baby? Also, why wouldn't he preach infant baptism?

[@Xenolyth1]

Great question, like other comments have pointed out, infant baptism wasn't happening (that we know of in the Bible), and Jesus taught being baptized to 'fulfill all righteousness' or to be obedient to God's commandments. We have to choose our salvation and babies can't make that choice. Baptism cleans us of our sins and sets us on a path to discipleship, and babies cannot sin. Baptism is for those accountable for their actions who choose to follow Christ. Interesting to note as well, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) teach specifically not to baptize until the individual is accountable for their decisions, which in practice is 8 years old. There's a pretty clear discussion on it in the Book of Mormon as well that you can Google (Moroni chapter 8, versus 5-13), where this part of the record was written around 400 AD.

[@terrencesala5255]

When Jesus was on the cross, he said to one of the malfactors "this day you will be with me in paradise". He didn't say we have to come down off these crosses so I can baptise you. Baptism is ceremony to say you believe Jesus was resurected.