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Illustration: three Gospel scenes: the wedding at Cana, the Magi and the star, and the Baptism in the Jordan.

Lay Baptism

Provided an infant or adult is in danger of dying before a priest can be procured, any other person, whether man, woman, or child, may baptize in the following manner:

While pouring common water on the head or face of the person, pronounce the words:

I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

Thank you.

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