Were my Sacraments valid?

[Slayer]

I’m now worried that my baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation may of not of been valid since they were done through the Novus Ordo Mass and by Novus Ordo priests. This stems from the fact that the Novus Ordo Mass has been downplayed a lot.

Were my Sacraments valid? And if they are valid, are they equally as valid as being done through TLM?

 

[bear06]

I’m now worried that my baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation may of not of been valid since they were done through the Novus Ordo Mass and by Novus Ordo priests. This stems from the fact that the Novus Ordo Mass has been downplayed a lot.

Were my Sacraments valid? And if they are valid, are they equally as valid as being done through TLM?

Presumably the proper matter, form and intent were there so, yes, they would be valid at either the the TLM or Novus Ordo.
The only group I know of that requires a “re-do” is the SSPV (a sedevacantist group). Even the SSPX does not require these sacraments to be conditionally redone on a regular basis although, as I recall, they do sometimes suggest a conditional confirmation. That said, they are not the legislators. Now, if your bapstism was done by one of the guys using the “in the name of the Creator, Redeemer,etc.” then you would still need a valid baptism as the Holy See has just explained.

 

[muffinmojo]

I’m now worried that my baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation may of not of been valid since they were done through the Novus Ordo Mass and by Novus Ordo priests. This stems from the fact that the Novus Ordo Mass has been downplayed a lot.

Were my Sacraments valid? And if they are valid, are they equally as valid as being done through TLM?

YES and YES.

The Novus Ordo Mass is valid and licit, if it is done properly. Unless the priests did not use the proper formula(if they baptised you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, you’re good), then the Novus Ordo is equally as valid as the TLM. While the TLM may be better in many ways, that does not mean the Novus Ordo is 100% bad or that it is invalid in any way, or illict by it’s nature. Novus Ordo priests are priests just as much as any FSSP or other TLM priest.

 

[palmas85]

I’m now worried that my baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation may of not of been valid since they were done through the Novus Ordo Mass and by Novus Ordo priests. This stems from the fact that the Novus Ordo Mass has been downplayed a lot.

Were my Sacraments valid? And if they are valid, are they equally as valid as being done through TLM?

As has already been pointed out as long as the correct formula was used for the sacraments they are 100% valid. The Novus Ordo or the Pauline Rite or the Ordinary Form of the Mass is the standard form of the Mass in the Roman Rite. The Traditional or the Extraordinary Form is also 100% valid.

For information most of the people who have problems with the Pauline Rite are roughly divided into two categories. The first which comprises the vast majority, don’t have a problem with the Mass and accept them, as long as they are celebrated reverently and according to the rubrics. Unfortunately many of the Masses these days are not, although overall the situation is a lot better then it was 30 years ago:bigyikes: . Way too many people both clergy and laity, feel that it is their right to interject things into the Mass whenever they want to. Some Priests apparently feel that they need to project their own personality into the Mass. These things create problems.

The second group which is much smaller and very vocal feels that the Mass itself is invalid due to the changes in the wording of the consecration and other places. Not a few members of this group adhere to sedevacantist ideas although not all nor even the majority by any means do so.

In short the issues raised on these forums generally come from people who are very serious about the faith and maybe even a little fanatical on their side of the issue. Once you understand that you can see why the arguments at times get quite heated.

The again there are a few and we all pretty much know who they are lurk around looking to create arguments and dissension,:tsktsk:

 

[HOPEFUL_IN_UK]

I’m now worried that my baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation may of not of been valid since they were done through the Novus Ordo Mass and by Novus Ordo priests. This stems from the fact that the Novus Ordo Mass has been downplayed a lot.

Were my Sacraments valid? And if they are valid, are they equally as valid as being done through TLM?

Of course they’re legit.

If someone or something is making you doubt this, you should probably get away from that person or thing. Seriously.

 

[SuscipeMeDomine]

Were my Sacraments valid? And if they are valid, are they equally as valid as being done through TLM?

Yes, sacraments conferred through the ORDINARY form of the Mass are valid, just as sacraments conferred through the EXTRAORDINARY form are valid.

Think about it. Why would the ordinary form – the one that’s used most often – not be valid? Why would the Church lead you astray in that way?

 

[MusherMaggie]

Palmas85, thank you for your wonderful explanation of the groups supprting the Pauline and Tridentine Masses. I have been confused as to which ones were in concert with the Holy Father and which were not. I have been upset also since listening to a lecture by FSSP Father Chad Reppinger, wondering if somehow The Second Vatican Council was in error, though I realize that there have been abuses due to misinterpretation. Can you recommend some good reading on this subject?

 

[PatrickJT914]

Slayer,
Yes they are valid. As others have pointed out to you. There
is nothing I can add at this time. So, GOOD JOB:thumbsup: every
-body.

WELCOME TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH!:clapping:

 

[Deacon_Ed_B]

I’m now worried that my baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation may of not of been valid since they were done through the Novus Ordo Mass and by Novus Ordo priests. This stems from the fact that the Novus Ordo Mass has been downplayed a lot.

Were my Sacraments valid? And if they are valid, are they equally as valid as being done through TLM?

Yes, your sacraments were valid. Anyone who says the sacraments as celebrated in the Novus Ordo are invalid, is spouting heresy. It sounds like something SSPXers or Sedevaconist would say. Do not listen to this nonsense
Deacon Ed B

 

[jj2011]

They were definitely valid if the right matter and form were used, as already noted. As long as the priest poured water on your head or forehead and used the trinitarian baptismal formula, it was valid.

 

[hamburglar]

If I was baptized as an infant, how can I be certain that the priest used the correct formula?

 

[PatrickJT914]

Are your parents,grandparents,godparents,the priest still around you could ask them.

 

[Deacon_Ed_B]

If I was baptized as an infant, how can I be certain that the priest used the correct formula?

Simply check the church records for your baptismal certificate. The presumption then, if you can get a certificate, is that it was valid. The formula would be “I Baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son & of the Holy Spirit”. Only for a short time when it was vogue, and I use this term lightly, did some use “In the name of the Creator, the Redeemer and the Sanctifier.” These cases were extremely rare as most priests knew better. If that is the case, it is invalid. Your parents would know. so would your Godparents.
Deacon Ed B