[visually_augmented]

So when you say that baptism is salvific, do you imply it is necessary for salvation or that it guarantees salvation.

In other words, if I am baptized in the presrcibed manner, is my salvation secured?

[Pyro7480]

So when you say that baptism is salvific, do you imply it is necessary for salvation or that it guarantees salvation.

It's necessary for salvation. The only two "exceptions" according to Catholic teaching are baptism of desire (meaning someone aspiring to be baptized in the Catholic faith dies before actually receiving it) and baptism by blood (meaning martyrdom for the faith, though not baptized).