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Apr 19, 2007 · 84. With confidence that in all circumstances God provides, how might we imagine such a remedy? The following are ways by which unbaptised infants who die may perhaps be united to Christ. 85. a) Broadly, we may discern in those infants who themselves suffer and die a saving conformity to Christ in his own death, and a companionship with him.
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Dec 31, 2007 · 2.1. The Universal Salvific Will of God as Realized Through the Unique Mediation of Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. 43. In the context of the discussion on the destiny of those infants who die without baptism, the mystery of the universal salvific will of God is a fundamental and central principle.
May 4, 2020 · “It must be clearly acknowledged that the Church does not have sure knowledge about the salvation of unbaptized infants who die . . . [T]he destiny of the generality of infants who die without baptism has not been revealed to us, and the Church teaches and judges only with regard to what has been revealed” (HS 79).
Oct 1, 2007 · After thoroughly examining the issues, the ITC suggests three means by which unbaptized infants who die may be united to Christ (this is not intended to be exhaustive): “Broadly, we may discern in those infants who themselves suffer and die a saving conformity to Christ in his own death and a companionship with him” (HS 85).
In October of 2004, Pope John Paul II assigned the International Theological Commission, a group of theologians appointed to study doctrinal issues, the study of this debate due to the rise in the general awareness of the issue. “This document deals with the hope that Christians can have for the salvation of unbaptised infants who die.
Apr 20, 2013 · Baptism, as Christ taught (John 3:5), is necessary for salvation. 2. There are, however, infants who die without having received the sacrament of baptism. 3. Hell is only for unrepentant sinners ...
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Dec 15, 2004 · Father Gumpel: The Catechism of the Catholic Church, published in 1992, dedicates No. 1261 to children who die without Baptism, and one reads that one can hope that they will attain the beatific vision. It is an element of the greatest importance, which opens the way to a broader point of view, and it is a pronouncement of the ordinary ...