The Catholic Diocese of Kerry says baptisms may proceed in parishes if they were booked before July 5th.
Public health advice from the Government recommends that baptisms, along with first communions and confirmations, should not take place due to concerns over the Delta variant.
A statement on the Diocese of Kerry's website echoes the Government's position.
It says “it is advised that religious ceremonies such as baptisms, first holy communions and confirmations should not take place at this time” and that "further advice will follow on the resumption of these ceremonies when it is safe to do so.”
However, a spokesperson for the diocese says its statement is advisory and there is no law banning baptismal ceremonies; parishes are not legally obliged to follow such advice.
The diocese has been in contact with a number of parishes and has said a number of christenings are to take place but that these ceremonies were organised before July 5th and will be limited to a maximum of 10 people.
Last week, the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan said the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) had never advised the Government to postpone religious ceremonies such as confirmations and communions.
Weddings may take place with a maximum of 50 attending the ceremony and reception.
