Question?

[katesmom]

Hi, I baptized our infant daughter in Sept 04.

At that time I had no plans of leaving the Catholic church, but 5 months later I have decided to leave. Since I plan on joining a baptist church should we have a baby-dedication for her, or can her Catholic baptism serve as that?

Thank you!

 

[Gold Dragon]

Hi, I baptized our infant daughter in Sept 04.

At that time I had no plans of leaving the Catholic church, but 5 months later I have decided to leave. Since I plan on joining a baptist church should we have a baby-dedication for her, or can her Catholic baptism serve as that?

Thank you!

I'm probably a minority Baptist opinion on this but I believe her Catholic baptism would serve as an equivalent to a Baptist baby-dedication.

Baby dedications are commitments from the parents to raise a child in a Godly, Christian manner. That aspect is present in Catholic infant baptism in addition to other things that Baptists would disagree with.

However, there is one aspect of baby-dedications in our baptist church that may serve as a reason to have one. In our church, baby-dedications not only involve a commitment from the parents, but also a commitment from the congregation/community to contribute to the Godly raising of the child.

 

[Matthan]

Her infant baptism in the RCC was just a very quick, very short shower, and nothing else. And, her "dedication" in a Baptist Church is more for the parents. Her tiny soul is pure, and is completely protected by God for now. (Jesus tells us so in Matthew, by the way.) However, a dedication is very good for the parents, often instilling in them a deeper awareness of their responsibility in guiding the little darling towards Jesus. They do this both with words of kindness, and with acts of kindness, towards everyone they might meet, and towards the members of their own family.

It sounds to me like you are right in the middle of that narrow pathway to Christ. Just keep on going as you are, and you, her daddy, and she will all be happy beyond happiness in the end, which is actually a new beginning....

Matthan <J><

 

[Matthan]

By the way, congratulations on discovering the truth and coming over to what the Bible clearly tells us is God's truth. Make sure your preacher teaches Jesus and Scripture. Check out what he tells you in sermon and Scripture, and help to keep him on that same narrow pathway to endless joy....

Matthan <J><

 

[BT]

I'm probably a minority Baptist opinion on this but I believe her Catholic baptism would serve as an equivalent to a Baptist baby-dedication.

Baby dedications are commitments from the parents to raise a child in a Godly, Christian manner. That aspect is present in Catholic infant baptism in addition to other things that Baptists would disagree with.

However, there is one aspect of baby-dedications in our baptist church that may serve as a reason to have one. In our church, baby-dedications not only involve a commitment from the parents, but also a commitment from the congregation/community to contribute to the Godly raising of the child.

First of all please disregard the above quote since ol' GD likely didn't have his coffee this morning and so misread your question and in his groggy state gave the above.

Now. Welcome to the Baptist forums and congratulations on finding a Baptist church that you are going to attend. We will thank God that He led you to a solid Bible preaching church and ask Him to take you by the hand.

Get your baby dedicated. The ceremony doesn't "do" anything spiritually or or otherwise to the baby. It is a public commitment by you to raise the child in the fear of the Lord (so to speak) and a public commitment from the congregation of your local church to help you. Just ignore the Catholic baptism that you had done before, as far as the folks in your church are concerned it was nothing more than wetting the baby's head. When she is older and makes a decision to follow Jesus and gets saved, she can follow the Lord in believer's baptism on her own. By the way, have you been baptized at your local church, or in a church that practices immersion?

 

[Gold Dragon]

First of all please disregard the above quote since ol' GD likely didn't have his coffee this morning and so misread your question and in his groggy state gave the above.

That must be the problem.

Like I said, I'm the minority baptist opinion on this. Probably a very, very, very small minority.

 

[Gold Dragon]

Just an FYI that this is found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church under the section on infant baptism.

Catechism of the Catholic Church - Sacrament of Baptism

1251 Christian parents will recognize that this practice also accords with their role as nurturers of the life that God has entrusted to them.

This part of infant baptism is similar to the Baptist practice of baby dedication. The other aspects of infant baptism are rejected by Baptists.

 

[katesmom]

Thank you everyone!

I was baptized as an infant, but not as an adult. I understand the importance of adult baptism!

I never knew how many questions would arise when I decided to leave catholicism. Initially I thought "oh Im just leaving, it will be easy" I cant tell you how many times Ive asked myself should I leave? should I stay? Should I just accept the teachings as my family has? Things just never sat right with me, even though I tried to accept their ways.

Its been a long road (longer than 5 months) & I feel like Im getting to know Jesus in my journey. Praise GOD for that!

 

[Gold Dragon]

Thank you everyone!

I was baptized as an infant, but not as an adult. I understand the importance of adult baptism!

I never knew how many questions would arise when I decided to leave catholicism. Initially I thought "oh Im just leaving, it will be easy" I cant tell you how many times Ive asked myself should I leave? should I stay? Should I just accept the teachings as my family has? Things just never sat right with me, even though I tried to accept their ways.

Its been a long road (longer than 5 months) & I feel like Im getting to know Jesus in my journey. Praise GOD for that!

May your journey to know Christ better be filled with new life and transformational revelation and if a baptist church is where that journey can happen best, then praise God! Also remember that your Catholic family is also on a journey to know Christ within the Catholic church. Baptists have our disagreements with Catholics, but that shouldn't stop us from loving, fellowshipping and journeying together with brothers and sisters in other traditions.

 

[ZiSunka]

Hi, I baptized our infant daughter in Sept 04.

At that time I had no plans of leaving the Catholic church, but 5 months later I have decided to leave. Since I plan on joining a baptist church should we have a baby-dedication for her, or can her Catholic baptism serve as that?

Thank you!

Neither baby dedications nor infant baptism are required so you don't even have to do anything.

A baby dedication is an optional ceremony that introduces a new baby to the congregation and gives the parents a chance to announce that they plan to raise their child in a Christian home. It holds no significance beyond that.

It's based in a loose way on what Hannah did with Samuel. Many churches don't even bother with them at all. It's not a requirement for spiritual or cultural purposed.

 

[wildcatsare#1]

sorry to break up the thread continuance, but what is the difference between baptist and anabaptist, i never heard of anabaptist, but i am southern baptist

 

[BT]

This thread is temporarily closed. Sorry for any inconvenience.

BT

 

[daveleau]

I'm reopening the thread. Please note the rules and ensure that you follow each one in your posting. This includes derogatory statements about other Christian groups.

 

[repoland2]

katesmom,

Congratulations!

Now I ask you this, What do you feel in your heart is the best thing for your baby? Is the physical manifestation of spiritualism an absolute? What do you believe is the best thing for that baby's spirit in reguards to a relationship with the Lord?

I recommend deep prayer on this, and communication with the Lord to see what HE asks of you to do for your child. I will say a prayer for you as well.

 

[aReformedPatriot]

Hi, I baptized our infant daughter in Sept 04.

At that time I had no plans of leaving the Catholic church, but 5 months later I have decided to leave. Since I plan on joining a baptist church should we have a baby-dedication for her, or can her Catholic baptism serve as that?

Thank you!

I am glad to hear about this and congratulations

 

[BBAS 64]

First of all please disregard the above quote since ol' GD likely didn't have his coffee this morning and so misread your question and in his groggy state gave the above.

Now. Welcome to the Baptist forums and congratulations on finding a Baptist church that you are going to attend. We will thank God that He led you to a solid Bible preaching church and ask Him to take you by the hand.

Get your baby dedicated. The ceremony doesn't "do" anything spiritually or or otherwise to the baby. It is a public commitment by you to raise the child in the fear of the Lord (so to speak) and a public commitment from the congregation of your local church to help you. Just ignore the Catholic baptism that you had done before, as far as the folks in your church are concerned it was nothing more than wetting the baby's head. When she is older and makes a decision to follow Jesus and gets saved, she can follow the Lord in believer's baptism on her own. By the way, have you been baptized at your local church, or in a church that practices immersion?

Good Day, Katesmom

Amen BT WE AGREE !!!

I will pray for your growth in the Faith as you search the Scriptures to find wisdom and peace, as God opens your heart and makes himself known to you.

Peace to u,

Bill