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Question. 66 - OF THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (TWELVE ARTICLES)

We have now to consider each specially: (1) Baptism; (2) Confirmation; (3) the Eucharist; (4) Penance; (5) Extreme ; (6) Order; (7) Matrimony.

Concerning the first, our consideration will be twofold: (1) of Baptism itself; (2) of things preparatory to Baptism.

Concerning the first, four points arise for our consideration: (1) Things pertaining to the of Baptism; (2) The minister of this ; (3) The recipients of this ; (4) The effect of this .

Concerning the first there are twelve points of inquiry:

(1) What is Baptism? Is it a washing?

(2) Of the institution of this ;

(3) Whether water be the proper matter of this ?

(4) Whether plain water be required?

(5) Whether this be a suitable form of this : "I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the "?

(6) Whether one could baptize with this form: "I baptize thee in the name of Christ?"

(7) Whether immersion is necessary for Baptism?

(8) Whether trine immersion is necessary?

(9) Whether Baptism can be reiterated?

(10) Of the Baptismal rite;

(11) Of the various kinds of Baptism;

(12) Of the comparison between various Baptisms.