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Why We Baptize-Sacaments 101

Aleteia - published on 07/15/13

Why, exactly, do Catholics have the practice of baptizing infants? What is the purpose of baptism and who can celebrate the sacrament of Baptism? Do the godparents of our child need to be married to each other? What is original sin?

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