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[English Translation] custom was not introduced into the Church, when one was baptized only at the discretion of age, and when the infidels and pagans being of a man's age came into the faith, in order to attest to their good life and intention: But now that one gives Baptism to little children, there is no need of this ceremony) the Bishop, or Priest, throws water on his head and on his body, saying: N. baptizes you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, according to the institution of the Lord. without any other ceremonies. The reason why they are stripping the child is to show that from our birth we are stripped of the grace of God, and that we come to this place to be washed from original sin, to be regenerated and clothed with the justice of Christ; which being done, the father, or the nearest relatives, are charged to have them well instructed in the fear of God, when they are of age. =========================== OF BURIALS. CHAP. XI WHEN someone has died, it is announced to the Bishop, or Curate of the place, who with his company, |
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