INFANT BAPTISM IN EMERGENCY

ALL MARRIED CATHOLICS ARE REQUIRED TO KNOW THIS IMPERATIVE CHURCH TEACHING

"I BAPTIZE THEE IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND OF THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY GHOST." 


"In difficult childbirth the infant may be baptized conditionally in the womb, but ought to be baptized again conditionally after birth (canon 746)." 


"An abortive fetus should be baptized absolutely if evidently alive, otherwise conditionally (canon 747)." 

 (Text: "A Dictionary Of Canon Law", Second, Revised Edition, 1919 Imprimatur)

INFANT BAPTISM IN EMERGENCY- ALL MARRIED CATHOLICS ARE REQUIRED TO KNOW DETAILS OF IMPERATIVE CHURCH TEACHING 

November 17 2005 (TCW Minneapolis) - The following information was submitted to the Editor of In Today's Catholic World by a *mother who prefers to remain anonymous, concerning the mostly forgotten today (i.e. as it was discarded by the "Pro-Death" V2 apostate smiley "bishops") Catholic Teaching on Infant Baptism in Emergency. Mothers who have lost a baby before the expected normal delivery date and who were not familiar with the Church's teaching on Infant Baptism in Emergency, should not lose heart, but be consoled that:
"It is commonly taught that an infant who dies without Baptism will not be unhappy. Moreover we have every reason to believe that an infant who dies thus will at least share an eternity of complete natural [not supernatural] happiness [Limbo]. Such thoughts should be a genuine consolation to the mother of an infant who dies without Baptism if there is no fault or blameworthy neglect on her part." - Father A. Francis Coomes, S.J., [from the] Mothers' Manual p. 142, Imprimatur 1945.


*Thoughts from a True Catholic Mother: "When there is a time in someone's life, where they may have the unfortunate incident of a miscarriage or early delivery, there is an expedient need for baptism in both cases. The poor little one who you have prayed and longed for, waited to meet and nurture, love and play with... ceases to be. Your baby has gone. In these horrific and emotional times, you must also be aware and completely ready to baptize the baby. I, myself, have been left in the wake of these steady blows. Months later, I still spend my days thinking about and dreaming about who, or what my baby would have been. My one solace is in the fact that we were able to baptize her by emergency, in the precise manner the Catholic Church teaches (and that the Novus Order has pushed aside and does not offer to those tiny souls and mothers hearts in pain...).


The rite of baptism is the vital part... Many unborn/unrecognized children pass to the wayside... forgotten. Mine will always be remembered, and hopefully, we will meet her someday. There is a little known Emergency Baptismal Rite (Reprinted below -TCW) that Catholics must be aware of. This comes from a book titled, "Mothers' Manual", copyrighted in 1941, with the official approval : (Imprimi potest: Joseph P. Zuercher, S.J.; Nihil Obstat: William M. Drumm; Imprimatur: Joannes J. Glennon) 1945. One part of this book tells you how and when to baptize in emergency circumstances."


Note: The following imperative information under the heading, (CATHOLIC TEACHING ON INFANT BAPTISM IN EMERGENCY) [below] contains the exact procedure of administering baptism to infants in an emergency. This procedure is required to be thoroughly known by all married Catholics.

CATHOLIC TEACHING ON INFANT BAPTISM IN EMERGENCY

INFANT BAPTISM IN EMERGENCY


It is commonly taught that an infant who dies without Baptism will not be unhappy. Moreover we have every reason to believe that an infant who dies thus will at least share an eternity of complete natural happiness. Such thoughts should be a genuine consolation to the mother of an infant who dies without Baptism if there is no fault or blameworthy neglect on her part.
However since Baptism is the only certain assurance we have for the possession of heaven, the importance of exerting every effort to see that a child is properly and duly baptized cannot be too strongly stressed. Nothing should be left undone to secure it.
METHOD OF BAPTISM


As long as the proper intention is had, when there is danger of the child's dying without Baptism, ANYONE having the use of reason, whether Catholic or non-Catholic, can and should baptize.


Baptism is conferred by pouring water on the head of the one to be baptized and pronouncing at the same time the words:
"I BAPTIZE THEE IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND OF THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY GHOST."


In the case of premature delivery the fetus, no matter at what stage of pregnancy, should be baptized unconditionally if life is certain; it should be baptized conditionally if life is doubtful. Any motion on the part of the premature fetus may be taken as a sign of certain life. Lack of motion however (as shall be seen) is not a sure sign of death. The formula for conditional Baptism is:
"If You Can Be Baptized, I BAPTIZE THEE IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND OF THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY GHOST."


If the fetus when it is delivered is enclosed in membranes, THESE MEMBRANES SHOULD ALWAYS BE BROKEN by holding them between the thumb and forefinger of each hand and tearing them open so that Baptism may be conferred directly on the premature child.


For the fetus delivered in the early stages of pregnancy, Baptism by immersion is a surer and better method.


The manner of administration by immersion is as follows: When the membrane has been broken, the fetus is completely immersed in water and withdrawn while the person who is baptizing pronounces the words of Baptism.


If immersion in such cases is not immediately possible, rather than permit a dangerous delay, the water may be poured directly over the whole fetus that has been exposed by the tearing of the membranes.


Mothers cannot be too well instructed in this matter of Baptism. In the case of a miscarriage or in any danger of death for an unbaptized child, they should either endeavor to have the Baptism performed by others or should perform it themselves. Those who attend a pregnant woman at the time of a miscarriage or a hemorrhage should be on the alert to detect a fetus in any discharge that takes place and to perform the necessary Baptism. An actually decaying condition of the fetus is the only certain sign of its death. In all other cases therefore at least conditional Baptism should be given, even though there is no evidence of life whatsoever.


*Mothers' Manual, A Manual of Devotion for Mothers and Expectant Mothers [By] A. Francis Coomes, S.J.
Imprimi potest: Joseph P. Zuercher, S.J. Praep. Prov. Missourianae
Nihil obstat: William M. Drumm Censor Librorum
Imprimatur: +Joannes J. Glennon Archiepiscopus Sti. Ludovici - 1945 A.D.


*Be very careful: the Novus Ordo Sect has put out a more recent "version" of this book, and has changed wording throughout it. If you are able to find a copy that was printed prior to the Apostate Vatican II Council, guard it dearly, as the Mothers' Manual contains invaluable information in it. -The Editor


Source: Today's Catholic World

INFANT BAPTISM IN EMERGENCY