i left the Church recently. i would feel uncomfortable if i attended because i am no longer Catholic. but it is my brother's son and i want to attend his Baptism....just to be there for them. my question is: would it still be okay to go and witness my nephew's baptism???? after all, its only going to be for one day.
2007-06-05 02:19:36 · 19 answers · asked by ILoveGreen ZipZapZop 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Anyone of any religion can attend a baptism. Go and be with your family.
2007-06-05 02:22:46 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your toddler desires a minimum of one training Catholic as godparent. A 2d godparent, of opposite gender and of any baptized Christian faith, is allowable. in easy terms those 2 will sign the baptismal certificates. then you certainly might have as many "honorary godparents" as you like. at cases, on an identical time as there are 4 godparents, the husband of one couple and the considerable different of different couple are people who sign the certificates, besides the fact that the kinfolk persons treats all 4 the two.
2016-11-26 00:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Catholic church does not forbid non or ex Catholics from attending. It would be hypocritical to be a god-parent though, as it means making promises.
2014-03-28 01:38:50 · answer #3 · answered by Carnation 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you rightly say, you are going to witness a family event that's very important to your brother and his immediate family. My family are Christian (as I once was) but I've been a Muslim for some years now; this, however, did not stop me attending my grandson's Christening and I really didn't feel uncomfortable. Enjoy this special day with your family.
2007-06-05 02:25:24 · answer #4 · answered by uknative 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you've joined the heaven's gate or a satanic cult, I don't see why you should have any hesitation in attending the ceremony. I personally don't believe that we should be baptizing someone who doesn't know why someone is throwing water on their head but that's just my opinion. Go and enjoy the occasion.
2007-06-05 02:25:28 · answer #5 · answered by Sir Offenzalot 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its perfectly fine to attend a baptism because it is not you getting baptised. you are not taking an active part in the baptism itself.
2007-06-05 02:30:53 · answer #6 · answered by Ph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course! My friends of all faiths came to my childrens' baptisms. It's a celebration.
2007-06-05 02:23:24 · answer #7 · answered by mrs O 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That depends more on your new religion. The Catholic Church does not forbid anyone's presence (though non-Catholics are advised to not take Communion).
Some religions, though, forbid attending other religious ceremonies. (of course, if you abandoned all religion, that doesn't apply)
2007-06-05 05:54:09 · answer #8 · answered by John K 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course it is ok.
Please go and do not have concience troubling you.
God is still God and leaving the Catholic church, well perhaps He understands more than you imagine.
2007-06-05 22:27:27 · answer #9 · answered by eagledreams 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian (not catholic) I say go, be a blessing to your nephew x
2007-06-05 04:23:40 · answer #10 · answered by good tree 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋