Author Topic: I am being conditionally baptized on Sunday (Read 5541 times)

Graham · « **Reply #30 on:** July 19, 2012, 10:56:27 AM »

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As a former Anglican (and then briefly a NO Catholic), an SSPX priest determined a few months ago that I should officially abjure my old heretical beliefs. Which I’m only too eager to do. Then recently it was determined that I should also be conditionally baptised, because although the Anglicans use the trinitarian form, they can’t be certain that the rite was done properly.

It has crossed my mind a few times that perhaps my baptism wasn’t valid, and naturally it’s far better to be safe than sorry about it. But I can’t help feeling despondent and embarrassed about having to be conditionally baptised. Here I am having gone to confession and communion regularly for over a year, thinking I was a baptized Christian and a full Catholic. :sad: The good part is that now there will be absolutely no doubts and I'll be baptised by a traditional priest whom I respect in a beautiful old chapel.

Congratulations, Grahm! What a tremendous grace to be truly baptized into the traditional Faith of our Fathers in this age!
May you treasure your faith, always learn and grow in appreciation of it, and always be faithful to prayer, especially the Rosary.
Attend mass faithfully, and receive Holy communion often.

Thank you. It is a tremendous grace indeed and it imparts an equally tremendous duty. Especially in times like these. Why was it given to me at all, and how was I worthy to receive it?

I attend mass as often as possible. Since moving into a new apartment this month I am close to my church.

Roman55 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 19, 2012, 11:01:17 AM »

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Congratulations!

I wonder if I will have to do something like this. I know that I was not quizzed for confirmation. I think we just were asked if we knew what it meant to be confirmed. We also had to do a special project. I did a Rosary project.

I make Rosaries as a hobby, when I can find time. Making one is like praying one, only better because when finished you can have it blessed and give it away. I hand them sometimes to complete strangers and say, "here, I made this for you. God bless". They are often shocked but always express much gratitude at getting the gift. I hope that it will stir them to find out more about it if they don't know already. I always attach a Saint's medal or Miraculous medal to the chain just after the tenth Hail Mary on the decade part, between it and the Our Father, in hope that they will be interested in finding out more about said Saint or Our Lady.

That is a fantastic idea and worth emulating!

de Montfort · « **Reply #32 on:** July 19, 2012, 11:10:13 AM »

I've been making Rosaries for years and like theology101 I also give them away, along with a little leaflet how to pray it. I'm always pleasantly surprised how complete strangers gratefully accept the gift. I leave the rest up to Our Blessed Mother : )

PenitentWoman · « **Reply #33 on:** July 19, 2012, 12:00:12 PM »

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Graham you are probably the only person I've seen here to post a picture. I'm changing my avatar to my picture for a while too. I find it's easier to be charitable with others when you can put a human face on them.

That didn't last long!

I didn't see it either, and I think I checked just a couple hours after he posted.

I had mine up for awhile but changed it back.

Believe it or not this board isn't private, lol.

Graham · « **Reply #34 on:** July 19, 2012, 12:32:38 PM »

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Graham you are probably the only person I've seen here to post a picture. I'm changing my avatar to my picture for a while too. I find it's easier to be charitable with others when you can put a human face on them.

That didn't last long!

I didn't see it either, and I think I checked just a couple hours after he posted.

I had mine up for awhile but changed it back.

Believe it or not this board isn't private, lol.

Oh, I missed yours too. I've seen Telesphorus and Myrna, and I think that's all.

On principle I want to stand behind what I write. I can understand the benefits of anonymity, in some cases, but I don't have that need.

Capt McQuigg · « **Reply #35 on:** July 19, 2012, 12:55:38 PM »

Congratulations, Graham.

I'm going to consult with a Priest and see if either of my sons should be confirmed (again - in the past I was N.O.).

de Montfort · « **Reply #36 on:** July 19, 2012, 01:07:24 PM »

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Graham you are probably the only person I've seen here to post a picture. I'm changing my avatar to my picture for a while too. I find it's easier to be charitable with others when you can put a human face on them.

That didn't last long!

I didn't see it either, and I think I checked just a couple hours after he posted.

I had mine up for awhile but changed it back.

Believe it or not this board isn't private, lol.

Oh, I missed yours too. I've seen Telesphorus and Myrna, and I think that's all.

On principle I want to stand behind what I write. I can understand the benefits of anonymity, in some cases, but I don't have that need.

So true about the board not being private. It's good we protect ourselves as much as we can, especially those who might be more vulnerable. I think especially for the ladies, one can never be too safe or cautious. As a husband and a father of girls I would not want some stranger man on a forum looking at pictures of my wife or daughter, and it's good sense to be prudent.

Sede Catholic · « **Reply #37 on:** July 23, 2012, 04:35:05 PM »

Dear Graham,

God Bless you, Graham.

Congratulations!!!

It is really good that you have been conditionally Baptised.

That was one of the most important days of your life. Maybe it was THE most important day of your life.

You are striving to be a good Catholic.

You are a decent sort of chap.

You have Catholic ideas.

It is surprising that you only converted recently.

You understand things in the manner of someone who has been a Catholic for a long time.

Your consecration of yourself to Our Lady was very impressive as well.

Those are good photographs.

I’m happy for you Graham.

Congratulations again on your Baptism.

God Bless you, Graham.

Sede Catholic