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What exactly does it mean in the Nicene Creed when we say we believe in "one baptism for the forgiveness of sins"? Does that mean we don't believe that the sins of Protestants and Orthodox get forgiven?
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Dear Johann,
Sorry for the delay, I was having some problems with my computer.
Now for your answer. It has a few meanings, that can be summarized by saying: we believe in one baptism as Christ directed HIS Church to do it, when we speak of the Sacrament.
We believe even a non-believer can administer the sacrament, so long as its done with the right intent and formula. Catholic believe true Orthodox Churches and most Protestant sects have valid sacramental Baptism, yet some do not.
If you have a question about the Baptism of a sect/church, write me again.
your servant but His first
George
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George A. Card,sfo, M.I
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I am willing to attempt to answer any question. If I don’t know the answer, I will look-up or pass the question on to friends for feed back. Beside Catholicism (especially the social/moral and the Eastern rites), I am well read on Mormonism and so-called Modern Christian Fundamentalism. Also I study Franciscan History as means of growing in my lay Franciscan calling to holiness in Christ.
Experience
20+ years as the Justice and Peace Laison for my (local)Secular Franciscan Fraternity,22+ years public speaking on the Faith,and/or teaching CCD and Youth Retreats,a former Officer for K of C and my SFO Fraternity,still hold appointed offices in local SFO fraternity
Organizations
Catholic Church, Rome Rite
Secular Fraciscan Order
Knights of Columbus
The Men's Study (A local Catholic study group I co founded)
Others
Militia Immaculata(Knights of the Immaculate
Publications
Local News Letters:Mostly my Poetry
Education/Credentials
2 years of Minor Seminary
Bible and Adult Faith Studies and Seminars
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