Protestants Say Catholics Baptize Babies for No Reason — Priest Responds

Do Catholics baptize babies for no reason? Many Protestants argue that infant baptism is unbiblical because babies cannot choose Jesus, repent, or personally profess faith. But is that actually how the Bible presents baptism, covenant, and grace? In this episode of Catholic Explained, we respond to one of the most common objections against the Catholic Church: “Why do Catholics baptize babies?” We break down what Scripture says about baptism, the New Covenant, household baptisms, and Jesus’ command to let the little children come to Him. Many Christians view baptism mainly as a public symbol of a personal decision. Catholics believe baptism is much more than that. Baptism is God’s work. It forgives sin, brings us into Christ, and welcomes us into the covenant family of God. So the real question is not simply, “Where does the Bible say baptize babies?” The deeper question is, “Where does the Bible say children are excluded from the New Covenant?” We look at Acts 2:38-39, Matthew 19:14, Colossians 2:11-12, and the household baptisms in Acts to show why infant baptism is not a random Catholic tradition. It is rooted in Scripture, covenant theology, and the early Christian understanding of grace. If you’ve ever wondered why Catholics baptize infants, whether baby baptism is biblical, or how to defend Catholic baptism, this episode will help you understand the Catholic answer clearly. Subscribe for more Catholic apologetics, Bible truth, and Protestant vs Catholic debates.