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H.G. Bishop Moussa · Youth Concerns · 28

Faith Q&A › Youth Concerns › Theology, Doctrine, and Dogma

Why do we baptise children when they are babies?

The answer

In the same way that we cannot deprive babies of physical nutrition, we cannot deprive them of spiritual nutrition. But when the baby is older, he takes the decision whether to continue in God’s way, or otherwise.

H.G. Bishop Moussa

H.G. Bishop Moussa, Bishop of Youth, Youth Concerns (Questions & Answers). Compiled by Lisa Agaybi. Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate, Bishopric of Youth Bookstore.