Catholic as a Witness of the Sacrament of Baptism Cover Image

Katolik jako świadek sakramentu chrztu św.
Catholic as a Witness of the Sacrament of Baptism

Author(s): Bartosz Trojanowski
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Canon Law / Church Law
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: the sacrament of baptism; godfather/sponsor; witness of the baptism; tasks of witness of the baptism; designation of witness

Summary/Abstract: During the administration of baptism, the Church requires that at least one godparent/sponsor be present. However, in some cases this may not be possible, so at least one credible witness should act in their place. Such a witness can a non-Catholic from a non-Catholic church community but also a Catholic who will not formally act as a godfather. The presence of such a witness may prove necessary at a later time when there is a need to testify that the baptised actually received the sacrament. However, both the absence of a godfather and a witness are not obstacles to the administration of the sacrament.

  • Issue Year: 10/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 89-105
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish