Summa Theologica

IIIa q. 66 : Of The Sacrament Of Baptism (Twelve Articles)

[Letter] [A4] Entire question
[Letter] [A4] 1. Whether Baptism is the mere washing?
[Letter] [A4] 2. Whether Baptism was instituted after Christ's Passion?
[Letter] [A4] 3. Whether water is the proper matter of Baptism?
[Letter] [A4] 4. Whether plain water is necessary for Baptism?
[Letter] [A4] 5. Whether this be a suitable form of Baptism: "I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost"?
[Letter] [A4] 6. Whether Baptism can be conferred in the name of Christ?
[Letter] [A4] 7. Whether immersion in water is necessary for Baptism?
[Letter] [A4] 8. Whether trine immersion is essential to Baptism?
[Letter] [A4] 9. Whether Baptism may be reiterated?
[Letter] [A4] 10. Whether the Church observes a suitable rite in baptizing?
[Letter] [A4] 11. Whether three kinds of Baptism are fittingly described—viz. Baptism of Water, of Blood, and of the Spirit?
[Letter] [A4] 12. Whether the Baptism of Blood is the most excellent of these?