On adult Baptism — particularly 7 years old. Where can a 7-year old be baptized? Is it possible to have the Baptism in another parish?

It is preferred that baptism takes place in the parish where the child belongs.

What baptism from other religious sects are accepted in the Catholic Church?

Please refer to Circular No. 98-84 Issued on Dec. 14, 1998, Re: Liber Conversionum (Book of Conversions). The Liber Conversionum shall contain all those we receive into the Catholic Faith, who were baptized in other Christian faiths, and whose baptism we recognize as valid. The following churches in the Philippines administer a valid baptism:

· Lutheran Church in the Philippines (LCP)

· Philippine Episcopal Church (PEC)

· United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP)

· Iglesia Evangelica Metodista en las Islas Filipinas

(IEMELIF)

· United Methodist Church in the Philippines

(UMCP)

Convention of Philippine Baptist Church (CPBC)

· Presbyterian Church

· Seventh-Day Adventist Church

It is important to note that those whom we receive from the preceding churches no longer need to be baptized again, only the other parts of the baptismal rite may be completed. Furthermore, they will be required to pledge before the priest their profession of faith.