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0:28 The Short Answer

Catholics baptize babies because they need salvation, too! We believe that Baptism is necessary for salvation—it’s how we join the family of God—and the graces the sacrament imparts will help a child grow in faith and grace as they get older.

0:46 The Long Answer

3:50 Objections

6:50 Final Thoughts

7:23 Learn More:

Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma, Ludwig Ott (pg. 357 onwards)

Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 1250-1252.

Summa Theologiae, Thomas Aquinas.

* "Is an intention required on the part of the one baptized?"

* "Is faith necessary?"

* "Should infants be baptized?"

“Why Baptizing Your Baby Is the Most Important Thing You Can Do” from Fr. Mike Schmitz (via YouTube)

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