Valid Baptism
Question from Janet on 6/14/2008:
Dear Fr. Gantley,
A friend of mine baptized her grandson because the parents did not intend to have him baptized. The child was not in danger of death, and she did use the proper formulas - poured water over his head and said the words, "I Baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." Is the child validly baptized since it was not his parents' intention to have him baptized? The child's father is not a practicing Catholic, and the mother is Baptist. Thank you for your response and for all you do in this forum. In Jesus' Name, Janet
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 6/28/2008:
It sounds like a valid baptism to me. However, the grandparent certainly trampled on the rights of the parents in this situation.
Question from Janet on 6/14/2008:
Dear Fr. Gantley,
A friend of mine baptized her grandson because the parents did not intend to have him baptized. The child was not in danger of death, and she did use the proper formulas - poured water over his head and said the words, "I Baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." Is the child validly baptized since it was not his parents' intention to have him baptized? The child's father is not a practicing Catholic, and the mother is Baptist. Thank you for your response and for all you do in this forum. In Jesus' Name, Janet
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 6/28/2008:
It sounds like a valid baptism to me. However, the grandparent certainly trampled on the rights of the parents in this situation.
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