Themes for Study/Sharing (continuation)
Part IV: Communion in life and spiritual activity among the baptized
Communion in life and spiritual activity among the baptized (92-160)
1. What are the essentials for validly administering the sacrament of Baptism?
2. In ecumenical dialogue on the Sacrament of Baptism, what two dimensions of the sacrament of Baptism must be taken up?
3. About accepting the validity of the Sacrament of Baptism of other Christian communities, what are the three points to be kept in mind?
4. Mention the Churches or ecclesial communities whose Baptism is recognised as valid by the Catholic Church in Kenya. Which are the ones whose Baptism is not recognised (here in Kenya)?
5. What is the guideline on Catholics standing as God-parents at the Baptism of a person in one of the Communities of the Reformation? Explain the reason behind the guideline.
6. What is the guideline on Catholics standing as God-parents at the Baptism of a person in one of the Eastern Orthodox or Oriental Churches? Explain the reason behind the guideline.
7. Are non-Catholic Christians allowed to stand in as God-parents in a Catholic Baptism? Explain.
8. While receiving a Christian from the Eastern Churches, what guideline is to be observed for the sacrament of Confirmation?
9. While receiving a Christian from the Communities of the Reformation to full communion with the Catholic Church, what guideline is to be observed for the sacrament of confirmation?
10. What is the current practice in Kenya in receiving a Baptised non-Catholic to full communion in the Catholic Church?
11. Can the sacrament of Baptism be jointly conferred by two ministers belonging to different Churches or ecclesial communities? Give reason for your position.
12. Does the sacrament of Baptism fully incorporate a member to the mystical Body of Christ? What is the understanding of the Catholic Church? What do the Communities of the Reformation teach on this?
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