When an infant receives sanctifying grace in baptism, is there already Actual Grace working?

In the Catholic understanding, during the sacrament of baptism, an infant receives sanctifying grace,
which is the grace that makes a person holy and pleasing to God. This grace washes away original sin
and incorporates the individual into the Body of Christ, the Church. Sanctifying grace is infused into the
soul and remains as a permanent indwelling presence, transforming the person's nature and making
them a child of God.

However, in addition to sanctifying grace, it's not uncommon to understand that actual grace may also
be at work, even in the case of an infant receiving baptism. Actual grace is understood as the divine
assistance given by God for specific actions or moments in our lives to help us choose what is good and
avoid what is evil. It is transient and comes and goes as needed.

In the case of infant baptism, actual grace may be present in various ways:

1. Through the prayers and intentions of the parents, godparents, and the Church: When parents
and godparents bring an infant to be baptized, they often do so with faith and prayer. God
responds to these prayers and may provide actual grace to guide the child's life as they grow.

2. Through the actions of the celebrant and the sacrament itself: The sacrament of baptism is an
outward sign instituted by Christ to confer grace. In the administration of the sacrament, the
celebrant invokes the Holy Spirit, and through the sacramental action itself, God's grace is at
work. This grace can include not only sanctifying grace but also actual grace to help the child live
a life in accordance with their baptismal vows as they grow older.

3. Through the ongoing prayers and support of the faith community: The Church, as the Body of
Christ, continually prays for and supports its members. This communal prayer and support can
be a source of actual grace for the baptized infant, even from a very young age.

While sanctifying grace received during baptism is the primary focus, it's not uncommon to recognize
the presence of actual grace at work as well, supporting the child in their journey of faith from the very
beginning.