Q: My main question is whether baptisms are permitted/encouraged outdoors in nature?

I’m exploring outdoor creation centred liturgies and Eucharist in particular.

 Pope Saint John Paul II writes beautifully about his various experiences of celebrating Eucharist in multiple outdoor locations, including nature settings.

Any guidance and resources you can point to in regard to these matters is much appreciated.

I read your blog daily and thank God for you and your ministry.

May 2026 be graced in unexpected ways for you.

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A: The Order of Baptism of Children says, “In order that Baptism may be seen more clearly as the Sacrament of the Church’s faith and of incorporation into the People of God, it should normally be celebrated in the parish church, which ought to have a baptismal font” (10). 

I suggest you ask a canon lawyer in Australia to see if accommodations for outdoor baptisms have been made as they have for outdoor weddings.

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