I am getting my son baptized catholic in a few weeks. My husband is catholic and I am non-denomination....?

Question

I was wondering if during the baptizim would the parents have to say anything? Please only serious answers.

Answer 1

Wow---you should have been required to go to classes before the baptism of your child!!

There you would have learned your responsibilities as a Christian parent.....and what to do during the baptism.

OK, starting with- you need at least ONE Catholic Godparent. A non Catholic would be a Christian witness, but if you have two people 'standing up' for your son, they must be of different gender.

Second, all you need to do is answer the questions asked. The Creed will be broken into questions which you answer I DO.

Just do what Father says and answer his questions and you will be fine.

I WOULD however tell him that the person in charge of baptism arrangements has failed to catechize you. Maybe he'll be willing to meet with you and tell you what you need to know.

Answer 2

Usually there is one simple opening question, such as "what do you seek for your child?" (answer: "baptism"). You don't have to say anything else. Also, there is usually some sort of pre-baptism class for the parents, where such things are explained. Also, some of the opinion stated above is not correct. When only one parent is Catholic, that parent must promise to "do all in his power" to raise the child in the Catholic faith (this happens at some point prior to the baptism ceremony, not at the baptism). The non-Catholic parent is not required to make any such promise, nor are the godparents.

Answer 3

That's a good question to ask the priest who will be performing the Baptism. Or ask your husband. I've witnessed many Catholic Baptisms, but I honestly don't remember if the parents (especially any non-Catholic parents) have to say anything.

Answer 4

You will be asked if you will raise this child to avoid the devil and all his minions and machinations, to be faithful to Christ and to His Church. If you cannot answer "yes" to this, best have a talk with the priest NOW. Search your conscience. Remember, God will understand any reservations you may have, but the congregation is unlikely to be that wise or that forgiving. They're sinners just like you, after all. So clear your doubts with that chat and then do what he advises.

BTW, Congratulations! May your child brighten your life, bring you much joy and fulfillment, never disgrace you and always love and be loved by you. God be with you all!

Answer 5

Well, if you're serious about this and it sounds as if you are. GET OUT OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH and stay with one of YOUR choices of a non-denominational churches. I'll get to why in a second.
As for baptising your son, the Bible calls for a baptism to be a fully submerged baptism. We are buried with Christ in Baptism (submerged under the water signifying our burial into the ground and death to the "old man"), and risen with Christ when we are lifted out of the water signifying Jesus' resurrection and our rebirth. Make sure he is baptised in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

Now, for the reasons to get away from Catholic theology:

1: The 10 commandments states we shouldn't have any graven images. The catholic church has Jesus still on the cross, Mary statues etc. Exodus 20:4

2: We are to call no one Father but God. Matthew 23:9

3: We don't need to confess anything to some guy in a cabinet. Jesus is our mediator, we confess our sins to Him and He takes them to God on our behalf. 1st Tim. 2:5

4: Say hail mary and all that as much as you want, nothing but Jesus' blood washes away sins. The last time we hear from Mary in the Bible she is praying WITH the disciples, not being prayed to BY the disciples (Acts 1:14). The Bible never exalts Mary above anyone else. Neither should we. In the Bible, Mary was a sinner just like the rest of us. She said herself that she needed a "Saviour" (Lk. 1:47), and she
even had to offer a sacrifice for her sins in Luke 2:24

Baptism should be a choice made by the individual after accepting Christ as their personal saviour. This is not to be taken lightly and if the child is a baby, sprinkling water or pouring water on them is not sufficient. I didn't make the rules, just sharing them.

I think it's great that you want your child to grow up in Christ, but I also think you need to fully understand it all before going through with it. I hope these links and my advice will help.
Also pray about it.
See the links I pasted below for more info:

Answer 6

If the parents are going to be the godparents then they would just need to repeat what the priest or deacon is saying. They will usually get together with you and the godparents before the ceremony begins. Usually nothing is said by the parents.

Answer 7

The parents and God-parents only have to swear to help bring the child up in Christ and to denounce the Devil. The most you have to say is "I will" or in the case of denouncing the Devil "I do." Which as a Christian you would be willing to do.

Also, do not let people claiming that the baptism of your child will be invalid get to you. They are not God so cannot judge.

Answer 8

I dont think so
I mean The priest dose basically all the wrok
you may have to say soemthing like i give the child my blessing
but not more than a sentence or 2

Answer 9

Just make sure the Priest is sure of the correct name of the child, before the ceremony --- You usually don't have to say anything !

Answer 10

Yeah, as a parent you have to vow to raise your child as a Catholic...it's part of the ceremony, the god-parents have to do this as well.