Canonical Norms Regarding the Administration of the Holy Baptism
Canonical Norms Regarding the Administration of the Holy Baptism

Summary/Abstract: The administration of the Holy Baptism, that is to say, the celebration of this Holy Scrament, is the first act by which the sanctifying power is applied. It does not, however, apply to any member of the Church, but to a person who is not yet part of the Church and who is thus located outside the Church. In order to perform this Holy Sacrament properly, it must be taken into account the observance of canonical norms or ordinances. These canonical norms regarding the administration of the Holy Baptism are divided into four categories, namely: (1) in norms regarding those who have the right to perform Baptism; (2) in regard to those who may receive Baptism; (3) in norms regarding the celebration of the Baptism itself; and (4) in rules regarding the effects of the administration of the Holy Baptism.

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