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    Infant Baptism: Upholding Its Practice in the Province of the Church of Uganda
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-15) Mark Inua
    This paper examines and upholds infant baptism in the Church of Uganda within its biblical, historical, theological, and pastoral context. It considers scriptural foundations such as cir-cumcision and baptism, covenant promises, household baptisms, and Jesus’ welcome of chil-dren. It also surveys early Church history, showing that infant baptism was practiced and af-firmed by figures like Irenaeus, Origen, Hippolytus, and the Council of Carthage. The study engages objections from biblical interpretation, history, and theology, including concerns about personal faith and freedom of choice. In response, it argues that baptism signifies God’s covenantal grace rather than human decision, and that including children in the Church’s sacramental life reflects Scripture and tradition. Highlighting theological, pastoral, and missionary dimensions, the paper concludes that infant baptism remains both valid and essential to the life and witness of the Church of Uganda