Types of Baptism Essay

Baptism of Blood

occurs when a person when a person who has not been baptized with water suffers death for the sake of his or her faith in Jesus Christ

Baptism of Desire

those catechumens preparing for Baptism who die before receiving the Sacrament are assured eternal salvation as a result of their explicit desire for Baptism

Baptism for Non-Christians

every man who is ignorant of the Gospel of Christ and his Church, but seeks the truth and does the will of God can be saved

Baptism for Infants and Unborn Children who die before Baptism

the Church entrusts infants who die before receiving Baptism to the mercy of God who desires that all should be saved