the ordinary minister of baptism; but in case of
necessity anyone who has the use of reason may baptize.

Q. 634. What do we mean by the "ordinary minister" of a Sacrament?
A. By the "ordinary minister" of a Sacrament we mean the one who usually
does administer the Sacrament, and who has always the right to do so.

Q. 635. Can a person who has not himself been baptized, and who does not
even believe in the Sacrament of baptism, give it validly to another in
case of necessity?
A. A person who has not himself been baptized, and who does not even
believe in the Sacrament of baptism, can give it validly to another in
case of necessity, provided: (1) He has the use of reason; (2) Knows how
to give baptism, and (3) Intends to do what the Church intends in the
giving of the Sacrament. Baptism is so necessary that God affords every
opportunity for its reception.

Q. 636. Why do the consequences of original sin, such as suffering,
temptation, sickness, and death, remain after the sin has been forgiven
in baptism?
A. The consequences of original sin, such as suffering, temptation,
sickness and death, remain after the sin has been forgiven in baptism:
(1) To remind us of the misery that always follows sin; and (2) To
afford us an opportunity of increasing our merit by bearing these
hardships patiently.

Q. 637. Can a person ever receive any of the other Sacraments without
first receiving baptism?
A. A person can never receive any of the other Sacraments without first
receiving baptism, because baptism makes us members of Christ's Church,
and unless we are members of His Church we cannot receive His
Sacraments.

Q. 638. {156} How is Baptism given?
A. Whoever baptizes should pour water on the head of the person to be
baptized, and say, while pouring the water: "I baptize thee in the name
of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."

Q. 639. If water cannot be had, in case of necessity, may any other
liquid be used for baptism?
A. If water cannot be had, in case of necessity or in any case, no other
liquid can be used, and the baptism cannot be given.

Q. 640. If it is impossible, in case of necessity, to reach the head,
may the water be poured on any other part of the body?
A. If it is impossible, in case of necessity, to reach the head, the
water should be poured on whatever part of the body can be reached; but
then the baptism must be given conditionally; that is, before
pronouncing the words of baptism, you m