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| 316. What sins does Baptism take away? | Baptism takes away original sin; and also actual sin and all the punishment due to them; if the person baptized be guilty of any actual sins and truly sorry for them. |
| 317. What are the effects of the character imprinted on the soul by Baptism? | The effects of the character imprinted on the soul by Baptism are that we become members of the Church; subject to its laws; and capable of receiving other sacraments. |
| 318. Who can administer Baptism? | The priest is the usual minister of Baptism; but if there is danger that someone will die without Baptism; anyone else may and should baptize. |
| 319. How would you give Baptism? | I would give Baptism by pouring ordinary water on the forehead of the person to be baptized; saying while pouring it: “I baptize thee in the name of the Father; and of the Son; and of the Holy Spirit.' |
| 320. Why is Baptism necessary for the salvation of men? | Baptism is necessary for the salvation of all men because Christ has said: “Unless a man be born again of water and the spirit; he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.' |
| 321. How can those be saved who through no fault of their own have not received the sacrament of Baptism? | Those who through no fault of their own have not received the sacrament of Baptism can be saved through what is called baptism of blood or baptism of desire. |
| 322. How does an unbaptized person receive the baptism of blood? | An unbaptized person receives the baptism of blood when he suffers martyrdom for the faith of Christ. |
| 323. How does an unbaptized person receive the baptism of desire? | An unbaptized person receives the baptism of desire when he loves God above all things and desires to do all that is necessary for his salvation. |
| 324. When should children be baptized? | Children should be baptized as soon as possible after birth. |
| 325. What sin do Catholic parents commit who put off for a long time; or entirely neglect; the Baptism of their children? | Catholic parents who put off for a long time; or entirely neglect; the Baptism of their children; commit a mortal sin. |
| 326. What do we promise through our godparents in Baptism? | We promise through our godparents in Baptism to renounce the devil and to live according to the teachings of Christ and of His Church. |
| 327. Why is the name of a saint given in Baptism? | The name of a saint is given in Baptism in order that the person baptized may imitate his virtues and have him for a protector. |
| 328. What is the duty of a godparent after Baptism? | The duty of a godparent after Baptism is to see that the child is brought up a good Catholic; if this is not done by the parents. |
| 329. Who should be chosen as godparents for Baptism? | Only Catholics who know their faith and live up to the duties of their religion should be chosen as godparents for Baptism. |
| 330. What is Confirmation? | Confirmation is the sacrament through which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and enables us to profess our faith as strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ. |
