i am catholic and would like my child to baptised/christened catholic aswell and i am wondering if it is possible? i live in ny and am not sure of the guidlines in the catholic church
does anyone know of a single mother who was able to have her child christened? where there any problems?
2006-06-24 17:00:15 · 4 answers · asked by what2do? 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Assuming you are a Catholic, there should be no problem having your child baptized.
Select one or two Catholic godparents for your child.
Contact your local parish for more information.
With love in Christ.
2006-06-24 17:41:15 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have and show intention to raise your beautiful child Catholic, you will have no problems.
Let me add a few things about your situation.
Whatever your exact situation is, let me say that you should be sure to continue to live out the life of the sacraments. Being a single mother does not keep you from the sacraments. If you were married and you had a sacramental marriage, it is not a sin to have a civil divorce (or to seperate) for JUST cause (ie the spouce is a danger to your or your child's life and or soul). The sin is in remarrying while the spouse is still alive.
If you were not married, confession is all that was needed (I assume that you have been) and you are free to marry.
If you were married non-sacramental (very easy) or invalidly (a bit more work), make sure to get your annulment.
Some people, especially older, (even priests) might not be fully up on what Catholic teaching is. I have heard of problems stemming from ignorance of Catholic teaching, but mostly in very traditional parishes where single parents are not the norm. However, it is very unlikely that you would run into problems...simply just explain things or find a parish where people are more educated on the matters.
Also educate yourself about the Faith so that you might be better able to teach your child as he/she grows.
God bless you and get that child of yours to baptism!
2006-06-28 06:48:29 · answer #2 · answered by Liet Kynes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends pretty much on the diocese. If you have problems at your local parish, check out one near a college. They tend to have more of a grasp of living Christian in the real world.
2006-06-24 17:04:49 · answer #3 · answered by snoweagleltd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the Catholic Church insists on a child's right to life...why would it oppose? If the Church does, then it and you, have just turned your back on your friend and the child for whose life you fight.
When you're pro-life you can't be picky.
2006-06-25 01:48:58 · answer #4 · answered by bitto luv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋