soorlady said:
You all can laugh, but baptism is a commitment. You promise in front of your family, the congregation and God that you will raise your child in the faith and the congregation vows to help you. Don't go through the motions and waste the priest's time if you don't mean it. Get a backbone and tell your mother that this is not how you intend to raise your children.
afa said:
I feel like being baptized keeps it open for future involvement, and at least honors their heritage in the church. And I may end up wanting to get involved in the church with them as they get older--motherhood and family can certainly change your perspective on things. And it's absolutely a gift to my mother, who has done so much for me and my family. Getting her grandchildren baptized in the faith that's so important to her is the least I can do. I absolutely understand why this would be off putting to some people in the church, which is why I am treading lightly and hoping to find a place I'm comfortable with. I am going into this with the absolute best intentions possible and I don't want to offend anyone. @soorlady, I absolutely understand where you're coming from, and I really appreciate your post.
It's unfortunate that the all-or-nothing sentiment in the church closes the door on future involvement for so many families like mine. I get the sense that Catholicism isn't something people frequently convert to without having a family connection, so I hope that my girls knowing that the first step of "belonging" is completed might make it more interesting for them to explore Catholicism if they ever start looking for spiritual guidance in the future.
TarheelsInNj said:
Is it common in the Catholic church that emphasis is placed on being part of the Parish? As opposed to the salvation side of it? I always assumed the latter is why Catholics feel strongly about it; that if you're a believer, you want the baby to participate in that sacrament whether the family ultimately attends church or not.
TarheelsInNj said:
Is it common in the Catholic church that emphasis is placed on being part of the Parish? As opposed to the salvation side of it? I always assumed the latter is why Catholics feel strongly about it; that if you're a believer, you want the baby to participate in that sacrament whether the family ultimately attends church or not.
afa said:
TarheelsInNj said:
Is it common in the Catholic church that emphasis is placed on being part of the Parish? As opposed to the salvation side of it? I always assumed the latter is why Catholics feel strongly about it; that if you're a believer, you want the baby to participate in that sacrament whether the family ultimately attends church or not.
You're not Catholic, are you?
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