The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 170: Who Can Be Baptized? (2024)

Jun 18, 2024

13:34

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The podcast delves into the purpose of Baptism for both adults and infants, emphasizing that it is for everyone. It explains that every unbaptized person is eligible for Baptism, as God wills it for all. The episode covers Catechism paragraphs 1246-1252 and explores the inclusive nature of God's grace through infant baptism in the early Church.

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Every person not yet baptized is eligible for Baptism, emphasizing inclusivity in the Church.

Adults undergo a catechumenate for faith formation, while infant baptism symbolizes freedom from sin.

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Who Can Receive Baptism

Every person not yet baptized can receive baptism according to paragraph 1246. The podcast emphasizes the distinction between the baptism of adults and infants. Adults undergo a catechumenate, a formation period where they receive the gift of faith and baptism. Infants, on the other hand, are baptized to be freed from original sin and welcomed into the family of God. The sheer gratuitousness of infant baptism highlights the church's tradition of embracing all individuals, including children, as part of God's family.

Intro

9min

Initiation into Mystery of Salvation and Practice of Virtues

2min

Exploring the Catechumenate and Infant Baptism

3min

Put simply, “[e]very person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized.” The Catechism explains to us the purpose of Baptism for both adults and infants. Fr. Mike doubles down and makes sure we understand that Baptism is for everyone. God wills Baptism for all people. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1246-1252.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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