Question on The Validity of Baptism of Catholics who Convert to the Reformed Faith

[Beezer]

Good evening,

I have a question for the forum:

Do Reformed Presbyterians consider the baptism of those who convert from the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) to be valid?

I have several family members who were baptized as infants into the RCC who are now attending Baptist Churches and considering membership. Now I know the Baptists will require them to be re-baptized as believers by immersion, but what about if they sought membership in a Reformed Presbyterian denomination? Would they need to be baptized again?

 

[Edward]

but what about if they sought membership in a Reformed Presbyterian denomination? Would they need to be baptized again?

It depends.

Here's a good starting point on the issues:

http://www.pcahistory.org/pca/2-079.html
http://www.pcahistory.org/pca/2-089.html
http://www.pcahistory.org/pca/2-093.html

And then there are these threads:

Is Roman Catholic baptism valid?
http://www.puritanboard.com/showthread.php/55903-Is-Roman-Catholic-baptism-valid

Should I be baptized (or rebaptized)?
http://www.puritanboard.com/showthread.php/69112-Should-I-be-baptized-(or-rebaptized)

 

[Beezer]

Outstanding Edward!

Thanks for the links to past threads on this issue. Much appreciated!