Can a child go to heaven without being baptized?

Church doctrine now states that unbaptized babies can go to heaven instead of getting stuck somewhere between heaven and hell. Those who had been baptized, on the other hand, either joined God in heaven, made up for their sins in purgatory, or suffered forever in hell.

What happens if a child is not Baptised?

Nothing happens. The baby will grow up and make his/her own decision about religion. As a side note, most babies were NOT baptized in biblical times. They were dedicated to the church and then they made their own decision to follow religion or not when they were older.

Can a child be Baptised at home?

According to most Christian religions, baptism can be performed anywhere. However, parishioners of the Catholic Church are required to seek permission from the church in order to perform a baptism at home. In the Catholic Church, only an ordained priest is eligible to perform the sacrament.

How do I baptise my child?

Many follow a prepared ceremony, called a rite or liturgy. In a typical ceremony, parents or godparents bring their child to their congregation’s priest or minister. The rite used would be the same as that denomination’s rite for adults, i.e., by pouring holy water (affusion) or by sprinkling water (aspersion).

Can you go to heaven without being baptized?

Prior to the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) of the Catholic Church most Catholics were taught that unless you were baptized you could not go to heaven. The custom of baptizing infants as soon as possible after birth was predominant. Many times, in fact, mothers did not attend the baptism because it took place so soon after birth.

Why should I be baptized?

We’re not perfect, but God’s children will naturally mature and look for ways to please Him. If you’re a Christian, you should be baptized…not so you can go to Heaven, but because you want all that God has for you. If God thinks baptism important enough to command it, then we should do it.

Is there a way of salvation for children who have died without baptism?

Indeed, the great mercy of God, who desires that all men should 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 (#1261).

Is a water baptism tied to salvation?

It is Jesus that if a person believes in, can receive forgiveness for their sins and eternal life. Some people have believed that Acts 2:38 is stating that a water baptism is tied to salvation.