i have 4 children should they be baptized what i do?

Question

im single mother catholic church is the only one that baptize when childs still young and im critisized by the religion i want my kids to be baptized i have feeling i should do it.

Answer 1

a lot of churches will baptize children, the church of Christ insist on it.
if your current church puts you down, then change churches.
life is too short.

Answer 2

If you are not a member of the church and you don't agree with what they teach, why on earth would you baptize your children into that religion? Although it's not very common in the Catholic church, you can be baptized later in life (some religions encourage it, as people then make an informed choice about belonging to a religion) when you decide what you believe, instead of being pledged to a religion as a child. After all, what's the point in baptizing your children into a religion if you aren't going to follow the religion and take them to church, as it seems is not your plan.

Answer 3

I am a mother of four. Two of my children are baptized and two are not. I am a catholic and when I was single the church had no problem baptizing my children. But when I had my twins and got married the church questioned the fact that I was not married by the church but by the state, and the priest acted reluctant to baptize my twins. After 26 years of being a practicing Catholic I get questioned about my method of marriage by the state instead of the church. Baptism is a personal decision it should be made by you. Good Luck and God Bless.

Answer 4

Many priests within the Catholic church will not do a baptism without the parents promise that they will further that child's church life. To baptize only to have friends and neighbors look nicely on you, is wrong. You should, only if you believe in the tenants that are being placed upon your child by that religious ceremony.

Answer 5

What do you believe? Are you Catholic or Protestant? The Catholic church should baptize them regardless of age if you have God Parents for the children. Most Protestant churches will only baptize your children if they make a public declaration of faith, that means the must say that the accept Jesus Christ as their Lord & Savior. Talk to your Priest or Pastor about what they would like to see happen before baptism. These are generalalities I have given you. Please keep praying about it & follow what God puts on your heart.

Answer 6

not many people know this, but you don't have to be a priest in order to baptize. Many mothers baptize their own children, since life can be so uncertain. It is a very simple ceremony, but you do need to have holy water. Then for the "official" version, take lessons from the priest. There is no perfect life. No matter what the situation is, if it is within your power to correct it, then do your best to do so.

Answer 7

If you believe you should do it then pray about it and do it if it still feels right. I haven't baptized mine yet, but my husband and I are going to do a commitment ceremony and when they accept the Lord in their hearts on their own then they will make the decision of getting baptized. I think as their mother you should do what God is telling you to do. No matter what anyone says or thinks. God bless you and your babies!

Answer 8

There is NO Biblical justification for baptizing babies or very young children... no child who is incapable of understanding fully the meaning of Baptizim should be baptized.... I have a pov on the subject that I go into a bit in some thing I wrote on The Lutherans, who also baptize infants... if you care to read you may at: http://pages.zdnet.com/mikevanauken/outreach/id85.html

Answer 9

you have to understand the concept of baptizement. tou cant just baptize anyone you want especially when their too young and cant even make decisions. there really is no point in getting baptized when so young. its not rightyour comitting them to something they havent agreed with yet. what is it that makes you believe in baptizing young children or children at a very young age.

Answer 10

I know that it is the custom for Catholics to baptise their children when they are still quite young, but I don't think that is the greatest way to do it. Baptism is basically declaring your faith to the public- a public testimony to all who are present that you want to spend the rest of your days following Jesus. As a young child or infant, you don't have the capacity to really know the depth and importance of this one time decision, so it's not a personal choice that you make because it is important to you- it's a choice someone else has made for you, so it might not mean so much. I got baptised when I was 13, because at that point I knew what I believed and that I wanted to follow Jesus and serve Him for the rest of my life, and I was ready to make that choice. I'm glad my parents didn't have me baptised as a baby, because I don't think it would mean as much to me now if I had no recollection of it. Hope that gives you another perspective, best of luck with your decision!

Answer 11

I've read the link recommended by "IdahoMike" and I agree with his Biblical stand on the matter of infant baptism.

I left my previous church partly because of this issue and other doctrinal disagreements.

I have never been able to reconcile infant baptism with my Christian faith.

From my personal observations and also talking to parents who allow their babies to be water baptised, I found out that the main reason was to have an assurance that the baby/child would be guaranteed a place in heaven in case they are taken home early.

I find this unacceptable because we, as parents and believers in God's justice, grace and mercy, should have the faith to trust that God is merciful and just and will do the right and perfect thing, should a child die before he/she is able to intelligently make a personal decision to become a Christian.

Let's face it . God will never be deceived, neither will He be 'arm twisted" by us just because we have duncked our children into some baptismal water or sprinkled some water on their heads.
If they grow up and decide to walk out of the faith and become an atheist, agnostic or just 'free-thinker', should God be obligated to take them to heaven ?

I think not. I am not God, but if I understand God correctly, He is not impressed by what we do ceremonially or externally. It may impress your neighbor but God is interested in the real thing, the heart!

You should go and find out for yourself about what salvation is and is not. There are many web pages available. Just take your time to weigh the arguments for yourself.

Don't just listen to your best friend or even to any of us who share our personal opinions and views.

If God is God , my religion will stand the test of reason and logic.

That's my view. God bless you. :=))