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The Catholic Church has infant baptisms. However, many couples today are not baptizing their children as infants because they are no longer active in their Church. So, should the Catholic Church do away with infant baptism? If so, when should the child receive Baptism?
Dear Michael:
The Catholic Church should not do away with infant baptism. The Catholic Church does not make up it's doctrine based on the likes or dislikes of people. I don't understand why you would think that the Church should change doctrine based on the beliefs of ex-Catholics?
Have a blessed day,
Sal
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Sal
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I love the Catholic Church and her book, the Bible. I will try to answer your questions with an emphasis on God*s Word. I believe the Catholic Church is the Church established by Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world. I can answer questions pertaining to the biblical basis for Catholic beliefs. I can also explain the beliefs of Jehovah*s Witnesses, Mormons, and Seventh Day Adventists as related to Catholic doctrine.
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I have studied the Catholic faith for twenty years. I have conducted adult education classes in the teachings of the Catholic Church. I have taught teenagers the Catholic faith. I have taught Bible Study.
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Knights of Columbus
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