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 cause by Baptism we are united with Christ and incorporated into His Church.

'''12. When did Christ give the commandment to baptize? '''

Before His Ascension, when He said to His Apostles: ' Going therefore, teach ye all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost' (Matt, xxviii. 19).

'''13. Who can validly baptize? '''

Any person; but, except in cases of necessity, only priests, who have care of souls, are allowed to baptize.

'''14. Is the Baptism given by non-Catholics also valid? '''

Yes; it is valid, if they strictly observe in it all that is necessary for Baptism.

'''15. What sort of water should be used in Baptism? '''

Any natural water will do for the validity of Baptism. However, when possible, baptismal water, or water blessed for that purpose, should be used.

'''16. What intention must he have who baptizes? '''

He must have the intention to baptize indeed — that