“In case of necessity, any person can baptize provided that he have the intention of doing that which the Church does and provided that he pours water on the candidate’s head while saying: “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."”
- Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1284
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The full text of the pontifical rite and some supporting documents
The full text of the 1962 Rite of Baptism for Adults
The full text of the 1962 Rite of Baptism for Children
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Resources about the Sacrament of Baptism
The full text of the Blessing of Mothers After Childbirth
Traditional commentaries on Scriptural parts of the Rite of Baptism
Resources for godparents and sponsors
The full profession of faith for the reception of converts
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