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1255 For the grace of Baptism to unfold, the parents' help is important. So too is the role of the godfather and godmother, who must be firm believers, able and ready to help the newly baptized - child or adult on the road of Christian life. ⁵⁵ Their task is a truly ecclesial function (officium). ⁵⁶ The whole ecclesial community bears some responsibility for the development and safeguarding of the grace given at Baptism.

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PART TWO: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY

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CHAPTER ONE: THE SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION

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ARTICLE 1: THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

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IV. WHO CAN RECEIVE BAPTISM?

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55 Cf. CIC, cann. 872-874.

56 Cf. SC 67.

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