Some Catholic historians answer no, claiming that partial baptism by sprinkling (pouring water onto the head) was mentioned as a possible arrangement early in the history of the Catholic Church.
Mõned katoliku kiriku ajaloolased vastavad eitavalt, väites, et katoliku kiriku varajases ajaloos mainitakse võimaliku protseduurina osalist vettekastmist, mille puhul ristitavale vett pea peale valati.