Paragraph 1252

1252. The practice of infant Baptism is an immemorial tradition of the Church. There is explicit testimony to this practice from the second century on, and it is quite possible that, from the beginning of the apostolic preaching, when whole “households” received baptism, infants may also have been baptized.53


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

281. In what way does the Church participate in the eucharistic sacrifice?

67. For what purpose did God create man and woman?

331. How is the sacrament of Holy Orders celebrated?

175. In what does the mission of the Apostles consist?

211. How can we help the souls being purified in purgatory?

533. What is the greatest human desire?

191. How do they participate in the kingly office?


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