Catechesis continues on the requirements for the Sacrament of Baptism with Father Philip Eldracher and host Justin Eldracher on This is Catholicism.
Father Philip Eldracher
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Part 3: On The Means of Grace (continued)
Chapter 2: The Sacraments
Baptism
15. What sort of water should be used in Baptism?
16. What intention must he have who baptizes?
17. What name should be given to the child in Baptism?
18. Why must the person to be baptized renounce Satan, all his works, and all his pomps, before Baptism?
19. Why does the Priest place a white linen cloth upon our head in Baptism?
20. What does the lighted candle, which is put into the child's hand after he is baptized, signify?
Episode Notes:
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Original Air Date: March 27, 2026
Show Run Time: 27 minutes
Show Guest: Fr. Philip Eldracher
Show Host: Justin Eldracher
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