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To: m4629; PeoplesRep_of_LA; OrthodoxPresbyterian; drstevej
Here is what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says about unbaptized infants:

1261 As regards children who have died without Baptism, the Church can only entrust them to the mercy of God, as she does in her funeral rites for them. Indeed, the great mercy of God who desires that all men be saved, and Jesus' tenderness toward children which caused Him to say "Let the children come to me, do not hinder them," allow us to hope that there is a way of salvation for children who have died without baptism. All the more urgent is the Church's call not to prevent little children coming to Christ through the gift of Holy Baptism.

So, you see, there is no definitive teaching about unbaptized infants.

Some basic catechesis is in order, m. Perhaps you ought to come to my RCIA catechumenate instruction. You might learn something.

203 posted on 03/26/2004 7:21:21 PM PST by sinkspur (Adopt a dog or a cat from an animal shelter! It will save one life, and may save two.)
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To: sinkspur
allow us to hope that there is a way of salvation for children who have died without baptism

LOL.........you didn't realize this is just an opinion bordering on "wishful thinking"?

You would do well looking at Council of Trent, Florence, and other catechisms on "definitive teachings" on this instead of leaning on "wishing thinking".

You have no clue what was pronounced in the Councils above as well as constant teachings of the Church.

205 posted on 03/26/2004 7:27:20 PM PST by m4629
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