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To: Priests and Deacons
From: Wilton D. Gregory, Archbishop of Atlanta
Recently on several occasions, questions were raised regarding faculties granted to deacons in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for the Sacrament of Baptism during Mass.
• Deacons have the faculty to baptize children up to the age of seven only, unless specific permission is granted by the Archbishop and delegation from the Pastor of the parish where the baptism occurs.
• Deacons are authorized, when invited, to celebrate a Baptism during Mass provided they have permission from the Pastor.
Please see the complete list of faculties granted to all deacons with parish assignments in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.