The Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1261 declares: "As regards children who have died without Baptism, the Church can only entrust them to the mercy of God, as she does in her funeral rites for them.
Lalu KGK #1261 menyatakan: "Mengenai anak-anak yang meninggal tanpa Baptisan, Gereja hanya dapat mempercayakan mereka pada belas kasihan Allah, seperti yang dilakukan Gereja dalam ritus pemakaman bagi mereka.