Question 66 — 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 Spirit?
• (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.