What would happen if I told my Catholic parents that I want to be Protestant?

Answer 1

Pastor Billy says: shouldn't you be asking your parents? How could anyone answer for what your parents would say? As a Catholic I don't need to be your parents to say I'm disappointed but you are on a spiritual journey some are longer than others.

"To be a student of history is to cease to be Protestant"
the great evangelical orator John Henry (Cardinal) Newman

he went the other way ;)

Answer 2

It's going to depend on your parents, your relationship with your parents, and how you tell them. If they are attached to being Catholic, they will probably be sad or hurt. This isn't fun, but if you have found a different denomination where you are more comfortable and that better fits your spiritual needs, then you are probably on the right track.

I suggest being ready to have a serious discussion with them about why don't want to be part of the Catholic Church anymore, why you have chosen the denomination you have, and what you feel you gain from it. Try to leave any emotional entanglements out of the conversation, and be ready to accept that they might not see eye-to-eye with you on this for a long time.

Answer 3

I was reading some of the other answers on here and some people are sort of mean. I would be really glad if you joined that religion. No matter what you do, your parents should always love you. They might ask you why, but tell them the real reason. Maybe they will become of the same religion. Just remember, no matter what you do, Jesus and your parents will love you just the same. I hope i helped!

Answer 4

First of all, I'd suggest letting them know before you actually bring her home. That way they have a little time to get used to the idea before they meet her. Tell them what you like about her; after all, what parents want most is for their children to be happy. Show them how she makes you happy, and they'll probably be happy for you. Assure them that it doesn't change the way you feel about your faith, and that she's respectful of Catholicism. You realize that having a mixed-religion relationship will probably be more difficult than if you were both Catholic, but you really care about her and are willing to take the extra effort to make it work. As for Bible passages, there are many to choose from. Try 1 Cor 1:4-5 : "I mean that each of you is saying, 'I belong to Paul,' or 'I belong to Apollos,' or 'I belong to Cephas,' or 'I belong to Christ.' Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?" Galatians 3:27-8 continues, “As many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” And finally, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." (Matthew 18:20). If you like, you might also quote 1 Cor 7:14, 16 : "For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband....How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?" Best of luck, and God bless.

Answer 5

Depends on their view of protestants. Some Catholics believe its just some doctrinal differences, some think we're completely decieved... there is no blanket answer.

Answer 6

If I was your mother, I would ask, "why on earth would you want to be Protestant?" And then I would try to help clear up any misconceptions you might have about the Catholic Faith.

Answer 7

The Bible never remotely indicates that one must join a religion to obtain salvation. The only requirement for salvation is faith in Jesus Christ Alone.

There is a reason faith is sometimes preceded by the word "Blind". Religion doesn't save but Jesus does.

If you are seeking to benefit from a religion, you will fail.

Answer 8

They would probably think you were just trying to assert your independence, and that you would eventually come around to the truth again.

You would be wrong, too. Very wrong.

Send for my free Catholic Resource CD and see why.

Answer 9

I'd imagine if they were devout Catholics, they wouldn't be too pleased, but in time, they'd either have to accept it, deal with it, or get over it.

Answer 10

I"m sure they would rightly get angry.
Catholicism is the only and one faith revealed by God.There is no salvation at all outside the church of Christ, called Catholic Church