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Catechism› 2.The Celebration of the Christian MysteryPart 2› 2.The Seven Sacraments of the ChurchSection 2› 1.The Sacraments of Christian InitiationChapter 1› 1.The Sacrament of BaptismArt. 1› IV.Who can Receive Baptism?IV.› The Baptism of infants

CCC 1251

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Christian parents will recognize that this practice also accords with their role as nurturers of the life that God has entrusted to them. Cf. LG 11; 41; GS 48; CIC, can. 868.

In the Compendium: Q257

Read the full chapter 1. The Sacraments of Christian Initiation ¶1212–1419

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