Baptism against parents will

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Can you baptize an adult mentally disabled person against the parents will?
 
As been said by many priests on here:

Can they? Yes

Should they? No to probably not depending on the circumstance and their culpability.
 
Also remember that many people who are ‘mentally disabled’ are quite capable of giving consent for themselves. Only a basic understanding of what it means is necessary, not a master’s in theology level
 
Having worked with that population I know where you are coming from by asking this question. I found talking to my priest and other catholic friends about this very helpful. I think the best we can do is pray for them and there family.
 
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