May one baptize the babe that is in danger of death in the mother's womb?
No, for until the babe is born it is not part of the society of men, in such wise that it comes under their action as regards the reception of the sacraments; one should in such a case recommend the babe to God and leave it to His care (LXVIII. 11, Obj. 1).
Infants that are born and die, and who do not receive Baptism, will they be saved?
No, they cannot be saved; for there is only one means of being incorporated with Jesus Christ and of receiving His grace, without which there is no salvation among men (LXVIII. 3).
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