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Online AnthonyPadua

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Valid baptism?
« on: Yesterday at 11:21:18 PM »
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    • My nephew got baptised today however when the 'priest' poured the water, he poured it on the top-crown/back of his head. I did not see any water on his forehead or face. I wasn't standing close but I did have a good view. Is this invalid?
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    Re: Valid baptism?
    « Reply #1 on: Today at 05:40:48 AM »
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    • As long as it was poured on the head and flowed, it is valid - but that's pretty stupid of the priest. Why not on the forehead?
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    Re: Valid baptism?
    « Reply #2 on: Today at 06:30:29 AM »
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    • Quote from: Stubborn on Today at 05:40:48 AM
    As long as it was poured on the head and flowed, it is valid - but that's pretty stupid of the priest. Why not on the forehead?
    It was novus ordo
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    Re: Valid baptism?
    « Reply #3 on: Today at 02:08:46 PM »
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    • At least a drop of water must “flow” on actual skin.  This is why we pour water  on the forehead. 

    If the child had thick hair, and the water was poured on the hair, the baptism should be repeated conditionally. 
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