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Quick Questions Can our friend, an Orthodox Christian, be our child's godfather?
Quick Questions Why was our child denied anointing of the sick?
Quick Questions Why can anyone administer baptism?
Quick Questions Is the current rite of episcopal ordination invalid?
Quick Questions Are the graces given at baptism (or any other sacrament) made dormant when mortal sin is committed?
Quick Questions Can I be confirmed without an annulment?
Quick Questions My I baptize my nephew without his parents' knowledge?
Quick Questions Can absolution be withheld from a murderer until he agrees to give himself up to authorities?
Quick Questions Does my friend have a right to demand conditional baptism if he isn't sure his original baptism is valid?
Quick Questions Should I have received Communion and anointing from an Orthodox priest?
Quick Questions If a child is in danger of death, would a secret baptism - without the parents' knowledge - be valid?
Quick Questions Why wouldn't the priest anoint my sick baby?
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Quick Questions Can only Christians administer baptism?
Quick Questions When considering whether to receive Communion, what constitutes a "grave reason" and "opportunity to confess"?
Quick Questions Does a person have to be confirmed to sponsor a person for baptism?
Quick Questions Is faith necessary for adults to be baptized?
Quick Questions Why are we supposed to name our children after saints?
Quick Questions If I show up for confession but the priest isn't there, will my sins be forgiven if I am immediately killed?
Quick Questions Should we confess venial sin?

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