Does the Catholic Church recognise Orthodox baptism?
The Catholic Church recognises baptism in the Orthodox churches whom she calls ‘sister churches’. The Catholic Church recognises baptism in a number of Christian churches. What is essential for Baptism is that the person be baptised by the celebrant saying the words, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” while either pouring water on the head of the person or immersing the person in water. Can a person who has been baptised in one church be baptised again in the Catholic Church? A person may only be baptised once. To appreciate this, you might consider the effects of baptism. When you were baptised you became an adopted child of God, a new creature, and were given a share in God’s nature. You became a member of Christ, a co-heir with Christ. This great gift is permanent and cannot be repeated. Therefore baptism cannot be repeated. Is baptism always celebrated on Sunday? When you were baptised you were joined with Christ, united with Him in hi
