to baptize or not ...

[julia_anne]

Tonight is the night when we find out whether or not we can baptized our son. The problem lies in the fact that everyone we know does not qualify as a godparent. The two people we wholeheartedly trust in giving both kids an excellent religious upbringing do not attend church regularly and are not catholic. Two requirements. The reason why we chose

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[aeriel]

From what I understand, the Catholic church despises people who know the bible better than their clergy do, and they may well turn you down. You also need to understand that Catholic baptism isn't the only way you can go.

Ultimately you need to decide if Catholicism is the best religious upbringing you can give the two kids. I personally would say no, due to some things I know about it, but I'm also partial to the protestant religions.

Let me know how it goes.

[aeriel]

I have thought like that in the past. It seems that this particular church doesn't view things that way. I was scared abotu it, but the priest really has set my mind at ease. Me and him discuss the Bible in a few conversations and he is happily surprised that "someone so young knows so much about the bible, and questions different areas. that is a healthy perception and i welcome it." He also has a masters in bible studies-whatever that degree is called. The way he translates the Bible is in good alignment with what i believe in. Like he knows not everything should be taken word for word. We're creating a healthy relationship. Now if we went to another church, I highly doubt we would stay. I found the larger congrerations are the ones that despise the knowlegable

So...

[inimitable]

If a faith will not allow your son to be baptized because of your "short-comings" or because your friends aren't the sort of people they consider godly...then why even have it done in the first place?

Not judging you in the least...just wondering why it's so important if the requirements around the act itself aren't in alignment with your own beliefs?

That said, how are you? How is your mom? I left a message or two for her but never heard back. Last I heard her dad was living with her. Is she ok? When you talk to her, please give her my love.

Re: So...

[julia_anne]

the requirements of the act itself and my beliefs are in alignment. it's about education. i am sure there are plenty of catholics out there that know so much more about religion and other faiths than i do: and that's the knowledge i'd want my son to be aware of. the best decisions made are well-informed decisions. Now i know he can't make the baptism decision, but I think my decision is based more on tradition and this gut feeling I have that he should have it done rather sooner than later.
I also don't believe that I should be judged based on my friends' beliefs. After speaking with the Priest several times in the past week, my fears subsided. After making a list of people who would qualify as a godparent, we realized we knew more than we thought. Now we just have to prioritize and start asking.
My mom is doing great and so is grandpa. It's hard, but she's making it. I will pass your love along. It's so very good to hear from you. I hope all is well and positive :)