+ Reconciliation (Confession) +
Unfortunately non-Catholics may not receive legitimately receive any Catholic Sacraments except under extreme circumstances like danger of death.
Prior to receiving Confirmation and Eucharist in the process of coming into full communion with the Catholic Church, baptized persons do receive the sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession).
Non-baptized persons joining the Catholic Church usually receive Reconciliation for the first time one or two months after Baptism.
However a non-Catholic may talk to a priest about any issue in their life without receiving absolution.
+ Baptism +
The Church is look for some assurance that the promise that the parents and godparents make to raise the child as a Catholic will be met.
This will probably mean that at least one of the parents are Catholic or are converting to Catholicism.
Once again, exceptions are made for extreme circumstances like danger of death.
+ With love in Christ.
2007-07-08 12:48:49
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answered by imacatholic2 7
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No, it's not possible to have a child baptized Catholic unless there is very good indication that the parents intend to raise the child Catholic. A parent who is not Catholic is not likely to do so, and it would be difficult to find a priest who would overlook this, because without the parent intending to raise the child Catholic, the baptism is illicit.
A non-Catholic parent who wants to have their child baptized Catholic ought to take some classes in the Catholic Faith (RCIA, they're FREE classes) to decide if Catholicism is right or not. If it's right, it's right for the whole family, not just the kids.
2007-07-10 03:00:32
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answered by sparki777 7
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>>Basically, can a parent not be Catholic, yet still have the child baptized by a priest at a local Catholic church/parrish...<<
Yes. However, "there must be a founded hope that the infant will be brought up in the Catholic religion" (Code of Canon Law, 868.1.2).
http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P2X.HTM
2007-07-08 06:47:26
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answered by Anonymous
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No, you cannot in most cases. They may make an exception, but when you have your child baptized into the Catholic faith, you stand in front of God and vow to bring that child up in the faith. This means teaching him/her the faith, taking them to Mass faithfully, going to confession, first communion, confirmation, CCD...and living the Catholic faith in your home.
The best way to really do this, is begin RCIA classes, so you understand Catholicism and then join the Church. Once you've done that you can have your child baptized into the Church.
I would visit the closest parish and consult the priest.
2007-07-08 06:46:00
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answered by Misty 7
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truly, Rene O's babbling and foaming on the mouth produced somewhat bit reality. a new child desires to be baptized as quickly as a threat. The baptism does not could desire to be carried out by ability of a clergyman or consistent with possibility a Christian so as to be valid interior the eyes of the Catholic Church as long because of the fact the form and substance are awesome. So, particular, you are able to desire to do it your self...in case you knew what you have been doing. And it could have eternal effect. That, regrettably, finally ends up in a diverse theory: Is all this being carried out with the youngster's ultimate pursuits because of the fact the only concentration, or is this all approximately what makes the discern sense sturdy?
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answered by Anonymous
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Generally speaking, at least one parent should be a confirmed Catholic (as in they've received confirmation) and one of the child's God-parents should also be confirmed. For example, when my son was baptized, I was not confirmed, but his father was, as was his God-mother, but not his God-father. If the other parent is Catholic, I imagine it would be arrangeable, but if neither parent is Catholic, I'm not sure what significance that sacrament would have to them or to their child. I'd call the parish priest, explain your situation and see what he says.
2007-07-08 06:46:27
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answered by Eileen 3
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A priest would ask, why would you want your child to be baptized Catholic if you don't intend to raise him/her in the faith? He would also tell you that at least one parent must be Catholic.
2007-07-08 06:43:32
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answered by Clare † 5
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Yes, I believe so. The priest will then try to convince the parent to go through RCIA and become a memeber too. They may come off alittle over the top about it, but hey...if you think the church is good enough for your kid, why isn't it good enough for you?
2007-07-08 06:40:17
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes
In the case of children, the role of the godparent is to be that of "spiritual guardian" who takes up any "slack" in the child's catechesis, helps ensure that his godchild learns the Faith, and prays for the godchild throughout his life.
2007-07-08 07:40:14
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answered by Anonymous
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it would seem hypercritical of you to baptize your son in a faith you do not even practice
2007-07-08 06:45:16
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answered by snowboarderhurley 1
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