baptism

[dat]

I am very interested in the catholic church. but am afraid they would not accept me because I have been baptized twice. Once as a baby in an epscopal church and later in a baptist church. Since I was never confirmed, I considered my second baptisim to be a profession of my faith. Would the catholic church hold that against me?

 

[Lazerlike42]

dat:

I am very interested in the catholic church. but am afraid they would not accept me because I have been baptized twice. Once as a baby in an epscopal church and later in a baptist church. Since I was never confirmed, I considered my second baptisim to be a profession of my faith. Would the catholic church hold that against me?

Absolutely not. Your Episcopal baptism would be considered valid, and your second baptism would be considered taking a bath. You commited no sins in this action. Even if you had, there is no sin for which you cannot be forgiven or which would bar you from the Church. Nothing in a person’s life before becoming Catholic would bar him or her from the Church.

Stick around here, you’ll find the site greatly useful and educational. Also, we all welcome you with open arms!

 

[Lorarose]

I am not sure why the baptists baptized you again, as the episcopalean baptism was a valid baptism.

The Church would recognize your baptism. The next step would be to contact a local parish and ask about their RCIA program.

God Bless!

 

[Church_Militant]

Hi dat!
Rest assured that if you feel led by the Holy Spirit to come into the Catholic Church, that she will receive you with open arms.

Not being “anabaptists” I don’t think that there will be a problem with your baptism. You can read several good articles about it HERE.

The Catholic Church recognizes any Christian baptism that uses the same trinitarian formula that the church has always used. IOW, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

HERE’s a whole list of references to baptism in the Catechism of the Catholic Church that you might wanna look over.
Feel free to PM me if you have anything that I can be of help with.
May the peace of Christ be always with you.

 

[Nicene]

I am not sure why the baptists baptized you again, as the episcopalean baptism was a valid baptism.

Baptists rebaptize pretty much everyone. Which in itself is fairly interesting, believing that baptism is only a symbol yet strict adherance to rules surrounding it.

Peace and God Bless
Nicene

 

[kp1]

dat:

I am very interested in the catholic church. but am afraid they would not accept me because I have been baptized twice. Once as a baby in an epscopal church and later in a baptist church. Since I was never confirmed, I considered my second baptisim to be a profession of my faith. Would the catholic church hold that against me?

No we would welcome you home with open arms! The Episcopal baptism is valid as they follow the formula stated of invoking the Holy Trinity and using water. We would disregard the Baptist Baptism as you were already baptized. You would still need to attend RCIA and complete the other sacraments. If you were divorced you need to have the mariage annuled, if you were married outside of the church, then you need to have you marriage blessed so it is recognosed by the church as a sacramental marriage. Then, ususally on Easter or Easter Vigil, you would make your confirmation to the RCC.

Just talk to your local priest and he will get you started!

WELCOME HOME! WE HAVE MISSED YOU!

 

[puzzleannie]

dat:

I am very interested in the catholic church. but am afraid they would not accept me because I have been baptized twice. Once as a baby in an epscopal church and later in a baptist church. Since I was never confirmed, I considered my second baptisim to be a profession of my faith. Would the catholic church hold that against me?

you were baptized once. the bible tells us there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. The Catholic Church recognizes your first baptism as valid. Your second baptism was a ceremony, but not a sacrament, and if for you it meant a profession of faith, that is what it was (kind of like renewing your wedding vows on your anniversary).

You will be welcome with open arms, and offered the opportunity to prepare for reception into the Catholic Church through the sacrament of confirmation, which completes your baptism, and first holy communion. You will be prepared for your first confession of your sins to a priest sometime before you celebrate the others sacraments. The process, which includes the preparation classes, spiritual direction and various celebratory rites, and the sacraments themselves, is called RCIA: Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults. Call your nearest Catholic church and ask for an appointment with the pastor. If you have ever been married or divorced, your questions about your status will also be answered, so be sure to bring up your marriage situation in your first interview with the priest.

welcome home.

 

[sadie2723]

dat:

I am very interested in the catholic church. but am afraid they would not accept me because I have been baptized twice. Once as a baby in an epscopal church and later in a baptist church. Since I was never confirmed, I considered my second baptisim to be a profession of my faith. Would the catholic church hold that against me?

Hello!

I have good news, and that is that you have no worries what so ever. As was mentioned, your first Baptism was good enough for us. The second one was just a dip in the pool…those wacky Baptists (Once saved, always saved, but only if we do it!).

The good news is that we are not going to Baptize you again, nor are we going to give you any static about how many times others have said you had to do it. The only thing we care about is that you had it done once. Other than that the only thing we are going to say to you is…Welcome Home!

Brad

 

[rwoehmke]

kp1:

No we would welcome you home with open arms! The Episcopal baptism is valid as they follow the formula stated of invoking the Holy Trinity and using water. We would disregard the Baptist Baptism as you were already baptized. You would still need to attend RCIA and complete the other sacraments. If you were divorced you need to have the mariage annuled, if you were married outside of the church, then you need to have you marriage blessed so it is recognosed by the church as a sacramental marriage. Then, ususally on Easter or Easter Vigil, you would make your confirmation to the RCC.

Just talk to your local priest and he will get you started!

WELCOME HOME! WE HAVE MISSED YOU!

A correction to quote.
If you and your husband were both non-Catholics and neither one of you were divorced before you married, your marriage is valid. If you were both baptized it is sacramental(I am assuming you are married if not disregard) If you are and it is a second marriage for either be sure to discuss with a priest early on.