Sacraments 101: Baptism (why we baptize)

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?

These are questions and more are answered in this edition of “Sacraments 101,” a web video series geared for those who’d like an introduction or refresher course on these important, tangible Catholic experiences of God.

Baptism is the beginning of the sacramental life of the Church. So, let’s begin…

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Disclaimer: Please note that this video may include stock photos of priests or bishops who have been credibly accused of sexual misconduct or in other ways brought scandal to the Church. We at Busted Halo are working on revising this and our other videos accordingly.