does anyone know whether u still can carry on with your journey to become a catholic and im pregnant&single?

Question

im in the middle of becoming a cathoilc i have just found out im pregnant i cant have an abortion and i would not im not in a good relationship i find the church a good source of comfort and i want to become a catholic and bring my children up in the religon i feel really ashamed and as yet not been able to go back to church after going everyday i just really need some advice and help please

Answer 1

Of course you can continue your journey.

You are not the first to be in this situation and you will not be the last.

The Church was set up for people like you and me, people who mess up from time to time. Peter denied Christ three times and then became Pope.

Talk honestly to your priest or RCIA director about your situation.

God bless.

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

Hi, Don't worry the Catholic Church should not turn anyone away, i bet they are wondering where you are. Go and see your priest,and explain. He may be a little aloof at first but he shouldnt turn you away. also a Catholic Church will not turn any child away, so long as you are Catholic they will christen the baby even if you are not married. Times have changed.

Answer 3

Although as a good Catholic you shouldn't have been having sex outside of marriage, the church should still welcome you. If they don't why don't you try another Christian church such as Elim, they would be compassionate and not point the finger - non of us is perfect, and we all make mistakes. You need to feel you have support around you now, for you and your baby. Instead of staying away, why not speak to the Priest privately.
I really admire you for going ahead with your pregnancy and holding on to your beliefs.
God bless

Answer 4

I think you should chat to your Priest about it, but i don't think it should be a problem. The Church and some Priests are much more laid back about circumstances like this and are just glad that people are converting and going to Church at all. Good luck!

Answer 5

Since your going to be a Catholic. I suggest you keep the baby. Because getting rid of your child would just make that a sin. But don't have anymore sex until you get married. Because catholics wait until they get married. Just go to church it doesn't matter what other people think. You'll be able to bring your kid up catholic. Good Luck.

Answer 6

Of course you can still become catholic. One of the fundamental beliefs of Christianity/Catholicism is that all humans are sinners.
I can understand how you feel, but don't waste time feeling ashamed. Focus on how you are going to raise this child, and on God.

Answer 7

Sharing this kind of problem is what the church is for. You have the support of the world's other 2 billion Catholics.

First discuss it with your priest - don't do it casually, phone him (or the parish office) and make an appointment. Then discuss it with your RCIA organiser.

Answer 8

at the end of the day, think your baby was put there for a reason, i think it would be wrong if you cant continue to become a catholic (im not to sure of the religion tho sorry) even tho you said your not in a good relationship, at least you were in a relationship when you conceived. i think everything happens for a reason, so god must have been thinking of you when he picked you to be a mammy. good luck xx

Answer 9

i hope so ,i am a catholic but i do not go to church which makes me a lapsed catholic ,but i do still believe in god ,and in my opinionyou should be wellcomed into our faith

Answer 10

sure babe speak to the prist