Chapter 33

1Concerning the laying hand upon the catechumen. And after the prayer, when the teacher and dismiss them. And if it was one belonging to the church who teaches, or a layman, he shall do likewise. And if a catechumen was arrested for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, he shall not be doubtful about the testimony (which he gives) ; because if they overpower and injure him and kill him before he receives baptism for the forgiveness of his sin, he shall be justified ; because he was baptised in his own blood.