I have some serious questions. I was born and raised Catholic, but last year had a born again moment/experience. I am no longer Catholic and consider myself “born again” except for the fact that I have never been baptized as an adult. In the last few months the idea of wanting to be baptized has been really gnawing at my spirit. I am ready to to it. My question is, who performs my adult baptism? Can anyone do it, and where must it be...lake, swimming pool? This is really important to me now. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.
Catholics can have “born again” moments.
You are still a Catholic, however. The marks of Baptism and Confirmation are indelible.
Sit down with a priest and get your questions answered.
Some churches have baptismals. Some people are baptized in lakes at church camps.
Do you have a church you are currently attending? They can help you.
Pretty much useless as you can’t be “re-baptized.” Ask your new protestant friends when they will eat Jesus’ flesh and blood as He commanded in John 6. “Unless you EAT my flesh and DRINK my blood you have NO LIFE within you.” Apparently, you have chosen “no life within you.” Good luck with that. Judas did a bang up job with that bit. That’s exactly where he fell away from Jesus. So you and Judas will be good buddies.
You should know better. And I’m sure they will be able to show you where in the bible it’s forbidden to baptize children. As a matter of fact Acts tells us that entire HOUSEHOLDS were baptised. Try following ALL of what Jesus said. Not just the bits you like.
His response? “Maybe you should try to find a counselor or therapist of some kind”.
Boanrges, I was only willing to write that to implore you to stay away from a Catholic church. Just last week the Pope made a statement to Muslims effectively saying Christianity and Islam will lead you to the same place.
It was only years later that I met an Evangelical family and discovered what a Christian really is. I congratulate you on taking the steps you have taken. I would suggest researching churches in your area and visiting them to find one you enjoy attending AND preaches the Bible, not ‘feel good’ garbage that even many supposed Protestant churches preach today. A good church will help you grow as a Christian AND you will look forward to going, rather than dread it as I remember dreading Catholic church as a youth. Any good Pastor will be thrilled to hear of your experience give you whatever info you need on getting baptized.
Find a Bible-preaching church and talk to the pastor. If you are a believer, they will be happy to baptize you by believer’s baptism. Hope that helps.
Baptism in the Catholic Church is the presenting of the child to God. It really doesn't have anything to do with the child's sensibilities. If you want to be baptized as a born again Christian any Evangelical Church would be happy to accommodate you, as far as I know.