[Magdalen] Baptism refused...

[Roger Stokes]

On 04/05/2015 18:41, Joseph Cirou wrote:
> Ironically, Pope Francis just stated in the last week or so that no priest
> should EVER refuse a baptism. (That needs unpacking, maybe even nuancing
> (g) because a lot of places will see their Baptismal Preparation programs
> up for grabs--

The need for carechesis is the only reason in the Church of England for 
deferring baptism.  The Catechism of the Catholic Church specifies that 
delay or denial of baptism is a delay or denial of God's grace which 
should be bestowed as soon as possible after birth.  Catechesis can 
occur after baptism.

Roger