“Are catechumens who died before receiving baptism saved?” This episode explores the nuances of baptism and salvation, addressing questions such as the implications of a parent’s desire for their children’s baptism, the validity of baptisms outside traditional norms, and the differences between baptism and christening.

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Questions Covered:

• 01:27 – Are catechumens who died before receiving baptism saved? If my wife doesn’t want our children baptized but I do, does my desire for their baptism save them?
• 12:00 – How do you answer Baptism and protestants pointing to Acts 10:47 as evidence for receiving the Holy Spirit before baptism?
• 19:00 – How would you determine whether a baptism is valid outside form, matter and intention? Would the priest contact that particular protestant church?
• 24:45 – What’s the difference between baptism and christening?
• 30:00 – If baptism is valid even if it’s illicit, why would that not apply to marriage?
• 41:07 – Is immersion baptism the correct way of doing it and not sprinkling?
• 45:55 – Council of Florence Session 11 did pronounce that the only remedy for the salvation of children is baptism.
• 50:20 – What’s the difference in receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit in baptism and confirmation?

“Is infant baptism necessary and what does the Bible say?” This episode explores the significance of baptism, addressing questions like where infant baptism is found in Scripture and what it means for babies in terms of salvation. Additionally, we delve into the Protestant perspective on baptism as a saving sacrament and the role of emergency baptisms.

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Questions Covered:

• 03:50 – What made you think we needed a book on baptism?
• 06:30 – Where is infant baptism in the bible?
• 18:02 – If babies need to be baptized, what are they being saved from?
• 24:26 – Do Protestants agree baptism is a saving sacrament?
• 32:10 – Can any person baptize in an emergency situation?
• 36:42 – Can you clarify the presbyterian position on baptismal regeneration?
• 44:40 – Does the book of Revelation say anything about baptism?
• 50:45 – My wife and I are fostering a child. Can we baptize this child in the Church? The biological father is Catholic, and we are not sure if we are going to adopt them or if reunification will happen.

“Did Vatican II ruin the Church?” This episode tackles this pivotal question while also addressing the concerns of non-practicing Catholics about salvation, the implications of using Latin in worship, and the rules surrounding cremation and the scattering of ashes. Join us for a thoughtful exploration of these important topics in Catholicism.

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Questions Covered:

• 02:25 – Did Vatican II ruin the Church?
• 12:02 – I’m a non-practicing Catholic. Am I saved?
• 31:11 – Why isn’t it a good thing to continue using Latin in the Church?
• 41:49 – What are the rules on cremation and scattering ashes? How do you tell someone to not spread ashes?
• 46:03 – Were the prayers changed when they translated to the vernacular? If so, how?
• 52:24 – Is it okay to donate blood to an organization that would use the blood for stem cell research?