B. To the Second Objection

20. To the second [n.15] one must say that Christ by touch of his most pure flesh consecrated all water for the use of baptism, but not thus did he touch the determinate matter of confirmation; and therefore a special sanctification is required. And this is more reasonable here than there, because baptism is a sacrament of necessity and can therefore be conferred by any minister; and it is reasonable that it is done in non-consecrated water, otherwise suitable matter could not be common and the salvation of many would be impeded.