Of the Sacrament of Baptism

We have now to consider each sacrament specially: (1) Baptism; (2) Confirmation; (3) the Eucharist; (4) Penance; (5) Extreme Unction; (6) Order; (7) Matrimony.Concerning the first, our consideration will be twofold: (1) of Baptism itself; (2) of things preparatory to Baptism.Concerning the first, four points arise for our consideration: (1) Things pertaining to the sacrament of Baptism; (2) The minister of this sacrament; (3) The recipients of this sacrament; (4) The effect of this sacrament.Concerning the first there are twelve points of inquiry:(1) What is Baptism? Is it a washing?(2) Of the institution of this sacrament;(3) Whether water be the proper matter of this sacrament?(4) Whether plain water be required?(5) Whether this be a suitable form of this sacrament: "I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost"?(6) Whether one could baptize with this form: "I baptize thee in the name of Christ?"(7) Whether immersion is necessary for Baptism?(8) Whether trine immersion is necessary?(9) Whether Baptism can be reiterated?(10) Of the Baptismal rite;(11) Of the various kinds of Baptism;(12) Of the comparison between various Baptisms.

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