My sister and brother in law have pretty much left the church. They have a beautiful baby and one on the way. There are no plans for baptism and I think they plan on raising them with no religious foundation. I have hinted. I have said my peace but they have made up their minds.
I'm scared for the children. Not only will they miss some formative years, but now I fear that they will be at risk of falling prey to some snake oil religion. People have a spiritual aspect that needs fulfillment. I'd hate to think of their religion being a self help book or some kind of cult or new age thing.
What can I do? Any advice?
Will you please pray that my sister and brother in law come back to the church and that their children get raised in the faith?
Thanks in advance!!!
2007-10-02 14:18:22 · 8 answers · asked by Think.for.your.self 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Pray, talk to the kids when they're old enough, and try one of the conversion scapulars, the person doesn't actually have to wear it, you can pray with it, or put it under their mattress.
2007-10-02 14:21:54 · answer #1 · answered by Tasha 6 · 5⤊ 3⤋
My cousins must have been baptized four different times by four different people. It's a worry, but what can you do? The children are in that family that God chose for them We can only try our best in the world that we live in. I would that all infants be not only baptized, but confirmed as well, as St John the Baptist was yet before he was born. We should not be afraid to do this, but with all confidence entrust our children and all the children of the world into the Hands of God. I've baptized two children myself. All you need is holy water, (like in an old vampire movie XD) say "I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" and say the creed.
2007-10-02 14:25:15 · answer #2 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
With the rosary you can accomplish anything! Make the consecration to the Immaculate Heart in their stead....then pray!
Oremus .com
http://www.oremus.com/getprayer.shtml
Contemplative Nuns at Prayer
http://www.archstl.org/prayer/index.html
Holy Souls Ministry
http://www.holysouls.com/enter.htm
Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima
http://www.fatima-petitions.com/
Our Lady of Guadalupe
http://www.sancta.org/
Our Lady of Lourdes
http://www.lourdes-france.org/index.php?contexte=en&id=499&
Our Lady of Medjugorje
http://www.medjugorje.org/petition.htm
Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity
http://www.solt3.org/soltprayer.htm
Society of the Divine Word - USA
http://www.svd-ca.org/cgi-bin/pc/pc.cgi
Patron Saints Index
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htm
Source:
The LINKS section of
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/era-of-peace/
Prayers of Consecration and the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
http://www.call2holiness.org/consecration/prayers.html
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2007-10-02 14:33:01 · answer #3 · answered by The Cub 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps you can ask the parents if you can get some holy water and give the children a blessing with it. It's not baptism but it can't hurt.
2007-10-02 14:27:12 · answer #4 · answered by morkie 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I am not a catholic, but when I see your concern I can feel it is genuine. We all see the world in one way and want that view to be shared by others. Aren't we like young children that want all the family to stay together? You have my prayers so that it happens for you.
2007-10-02 14:31:38 · answer #5 · answered by My account has been compromised 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
the giving of birth is all the GOD they will need . the gift from GOD you cannot have a baby and have no belife so yes i will pray GOD helps them in there birth and family and to find there way jesus christ im the way the truth and the light so dont worry just be a great uncle and love luv dad
2007-10-02 14:27:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Pray for them as I will also and continue to be an always present influence on them. God Bless
2007-10-02 14:24:36 · answer #7 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Continue to be a Godly example to them - continue to pray for them. And remember that its God's desire that all of them be saved and know Him.
2007-10-02 14:22:15 · answer #8 · answered by faceeternity 3 · 6⤊ 3⤋