F.A.Q.

Why do Catholics baptize babies?

"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).

Baptism is the gateway to life in the Spirit, the Church, and the other Sacraments. So it makes sense that it be conveyed as early as possible.

While a child obviously can’t consciously choose Baptism, her parents can choose for her. In so doing, they accept for her the priceless gift of becoming a child of God.


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