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""Sponsors at Baptism According to the Code of Canon Law"" is a rigorous legal and theological study dedicated to the specific role of godparents within the liturgical life of the Catholic Church. Written by Rev. Richard Joseph Kearney, this work provides a detailed interpretation of the ecclesiastical regulations governing baptismal sponsorship as defined in the 1917 Code of Canon Law. The text delves into the historical evolution of the role of the sponsor, tracing its development from early Christian tradition to its formalized status in modern church law. Kearney meticulously outlines the various categories of sponsors, the necessary qualifications for valid and licit participation, and the spiritual obligations that godparents undertake toward the baptized. Key topics include the legal obstacles that might disqualify an individual from acting as a sponsor, as well as the unique spiritual relationship created between the sponsor and the recipient of the sacrament. This volume serves as an essential resource for scholars of canon law, clergy members, and students of sacramental theology. By providing a clear and methodical analysis of the Church's legal requirements, it offers profound insight into how the Catholic Church ensures the proper administration of its foundational sacrament and the ongoing spiritual guidance of its members. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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