ANSWERS: 2
  • Matthew 28:19: Jesus said, "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit." Mark 16:15-16: He said to them, "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. Acts 2:38 Peter (said) to them, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the holy Spirit. The Catholic Church believes that Baptism is necessary for salvation for those who have heard the Gospel and have had the opportunity of asking for Baptism. Therefore • Those who die for the sake of the faith without being Baptized are baptized by thier death for Christ. This is called Baptism of blood. • Those who die while preparing for Baptism are assured salvation. This is Baptism of desire. • Those who die never hearing of Christ but have sought the truth and does the will of God as they understand it can be saved. See Romans 2:13-16. This is also Baptism of desire. • Children who have died without Baptism are entrusted to the mercy of God. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 1257-1261: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2.shtml#art1 With love in Christ.
  • Well "Yes" and "No". But this depends upon what you think baptism is. There is a physical baptism and a spiritual baptism.

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