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      Sacrament of Baptism The Baptism according to Catholic Church teachings before Vatican Council II :  Who can baptize? The answer: Those who have the right to baptize are those in the priesthood, such as priests, deacons, bishops, cardinals, and especially the Pope, as long as their sacrament of holy orders is valid. However, in necessary cases, the person to be baptized shouldn't be dying or not necessary if must be dying as for example, if there are no valid priests in a region or area, or there are only priests who truly teach teachings contrary to the Catholic Faith, or there are only non-Catholic priests . Even if the priest is valid but Schismatic, unfortunately, he should be avoided because they (schismatics) teach a false and fatal catechism like revolt against Papal Supremacy and Papal Infallibility. Therefore, laypeople, both true Catholics, Schismatics (if they are not the obedient people), heretics and pagans, can baptize as long as they comply with...

  Martyrdom of Catechumens There are many proof and evidences that Magisterium and Tradition taught about Baptism of Desire and Baptism of Blood. As we know the story of gospel, when Dismas as the repentant thief who did not have time to receive water baptism when he was crucified with Christ. However, Christ declared to Dismas, the repentant thief, that he would be with Christ (Acts in the Gospel of Luke 23:39-43). This implies a Baptism of Desire. Meanwhile, Christ himself, in his life before his crucifixion, had already taught the necessity of Baptism in John 3:5 . Baptism of Desire is a sign of Love from God who is The All-Merciful and love to everyone and God never allow everyone are going to the Hell or will be punished on Eternal Fire . Sacrament of Baptism is necessary for Salvation, Yes and Catholic Church always teaches it.  This followings from what Catholic Church taught : 1. Council of Trent 1545-1563 Canons on the Sacraments in General: - (Canon 4):   ...