I know it would be expected that the baby be raised Catholic, but what other "guidelines" are there and why is it such a big deal as long as I am Christian?
2006-12-03 02:10:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
mortgagegirl- you obviously don't bother to get the entire story before you judge another person, which makes you ignorant and crude.
this was discussed in quite some detail- we decided our baby was to be raised christian- which is the important thing.
if you spend your life arguing over every fine detail before you make a decision you will find yourself very lonely and unwelcome.
I was simply asking, from those who actually have knowledge, what the steps and stages are for having our baby baptized in that church. My husband is very supportive of our baby being christian and he is even slightly standoffish about having this done in the Catholic church- so we wanted more info.
After reading your other comments to people, I see that you are a very cynical when it comes to someone who doesn't follow your perfect life plan.
Have a nice day sweetie!!
2006-12-03 06:31:12 · update #1
Pastor Billy- To answer the question- I do see Catholic as Christian- anyone who believes in Christ is a Christian- the insinuation that I do not make that correlation is insulting. I was trying to clarify that I was infact also a Christian althought not a Catholic. I simply don't understand why certain people on the Catholic side act so against anyone non-Catholic and why we are treated differently when we all are taught to love each other and believe in the same God & Christ. I did however appreciate the rest of your answer. Thank you.
2006-12-04 04:36:30 · update #2
guidelines: this is more than one step at one singular point in time.
The promise of baptism is for the parents to not only attend the baptismal ritual but also agree to continue to raise the child in the faith which means educating them in what the Catholic church really teaches as faith and Christian practise . Joined to our baptism is first communion and confirmation. During confirmation your grown child can decide for themselves to continue in the faith.
Purpose of Infant baptism:
Baptism is not for forgiveness of personal sin of an infant since no infant has committed such, it is for forgiveness of original sin and unity into the oneness of Christs body "bring the children to me" Jesus said. When non-catholics miss-quote bible text they assume the only valid baptism is for an adult as adults must repent of personal sin prior to baptism but as explained infants have no personal sin to confess of hence this idea of what some evangelicals call "believers baptism" is a very exclusive one which chooses incorrectly to withhold children from union in God's one body the Church.
I just looked up and read your question again and the big deal may be your lack of recognising Catholic as Christian please forgive me if I've got that wrong.
addition: Rachel please read the last sentence I wrote. I did not mean to be insulting or I wouldn't have asked for your forgiveness. I've discovered there is much anti-catholicism on the internet once again not to say you are anti-catholic but frankly many many non-catholics have an extremely warped view of Catholicism not being Christian.
2006-12-03 12:37:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the church would expect the baby to be raised Catholic, especially if you were having it baptized in the Catholic church.
However, keep in mind that the baby will decide for itself what direction it wants to go as it grows into its own person.
Forget the ignorant who said it should have been decided long before- the miracle of being a tool through which God creates life is far more important than hammering fine details before setting everything in stone. That person obviously is very self-centered and only looks at the "underwriting", not the whole picture- As long as you and your husband agree that the baby should be raised Christian (which is the only decision that truly matters- as long as the two of you agree either way), the rest is just icing on the cake as the true foundation is already set. Pray- God will show you the way. You have already make the most important decision of all- to create and love a new life!
2006-12-03 06:22:00 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it will be a problem for them. I don't know why you say the baby will be expected to be raised Catholic. You should have the baby baptized or "dedicated" in a Christian church.
The days of having to raise your children by your husband's religion are long gone.
2006-12-03 04:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel hun, I was in your shoes, it was a big controversy between us, my husband was Catholic, and I was Baptist....It made it very difficult to agree on things ... or to even compromise... I ended up giving in to raising our children Catholic, until they where old enough to decide what religion was right for them I believe it is our individual right to pick what we what religion fits us in our own beliefs.... I wish you all the best in what you decide .. its not an easy road but with love and understanding you will get threw ... I hope this helps a little ... :)
2006-12-03 02:30:23 · answer #4 · answered by Sheena 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am guessing that you mean "Roman" Catholic.
I, myself, am very Catholic...just not the "Roman" kind,
As for your question: That's really the ONLY guideline - But always remember that a baby is being grafted by Holy Baptism into the Body of Christ...and the child needs to be fed. That's a pretty big responsibility, and not to be taken lightly.
God bless you!
2006-12-03 02:15:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
That really is something the two of you should have discussed before you got married and decided to have children. That is exactly why Jesus said to not be unequally yoked. It is no one elses decision to make as we must all raise our own children as we see fit. I would not ask any stranger for advice pertaining to child rearing or religion attached to it unless they were experts in that field. I still say it would have been settled before marriage if it had been me. Why are you waiting until now to discuss the things that should have mattered so much to you in the beginning?
2006-12-03 02:16:20 · answer #6 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
When the child is born look into it's eyes.
If you see a sinner you had better get it baptized.
I'm betting that you won't see anything but Gods perfect creation.
That's all I saw when my kids were born.
I seriously doubt if God will screw up and make a mistake on yours.
Love and blessings Don
2006-12-03 02:15:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Water Batpism or Christening are Only Church practices = NONE OF WHICH = can make One Christian -or- Give Eternal LIFE!
Thanks, RR
2006-12-03 02:15:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Because the Catholic believe all non Catholic are going to hell.
2006-12-03 02:15:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
I don't think it should matter. Those sacraments don't save your soul. Only belief in Jesus Christ crucified and resurrected saves you.
2006-12-03 02:15:55 · answer #10 · answered by reba 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋