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Traditional Catholic Faith => General Discussion => Topic started by: 2Vermont on June 24, 2014, 07:28:34 AM

Title: Moment of Baptism
Post by: 2Vermont on June 24, 2014, 07:28:34 AM
Isn't it true that Catholic teaching is that, at the moment of baptism, one is considered Catholic?  It is after that, based on beliefs, that one becomes whatever Protestant denomination?
Title: Moment of Baptism
Post by: Ladislaus on June 24, 2014, 09:30:59 AM
Quote from: 2Vermont
Isn't it true that Catholic teaching is that, at the moment of baptism, one is considered Catholic?  It is after that, based on beliefs, that one becomes whatever Protestant denomination?


If a child is baptized (or someone else who doesn't have the use of reason), then the person is a Catholic until they embrace a false religion or if they grow up in a state where they do not practice any religion.

If at the time of Baptism someone is an adult and is already Protestant, then the Baptism doesn't make them Catholic, so they are not Catholic not even at the moment of Baptism.
Title: Moment of Baptism
Post by: Dolores on June 24, 2014, 10:40:37 AM
Quote from: Ladislaus
Quote from: 2Vermont
Isn't it true that Catholic teaching is that, at the moment of baptism, one is considered Catholic?  It is after that, based on beliefs, that one becomes whatever Protestant denomination?


If a child is baptized (or someone else who doesn't have the use of reason), then the person is a Catholic until they embrace a false religion or if they grow up in a state where they do not practice any religion.

If at the time of Baptism someone is an adult and is already Protestant, then the Baptism doesn't make them Catholic, so they are not Catholic not even at the moment of Baptism.


This is my understanding as well.
Title: Moment of Baptism
Post by: 2Vermont on June 24, 2014, 01:21:45 PM
OK, that makes sense.  Thanks.