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Attending Catholic Church--Daughter Baptized Presbyterian
Asked by L.G. from Houston
on January 12, 2010
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OK, I'm not one to get hung up on which specific religion anyone is raised. My main point of attending any church is to honor the lord and teach my children about God...
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- Hi L., Congratulations! That is a big decision. I would contact the Religious Education Director at the church. Your daughter will not need to be baptized again. You...
- The good news is that the Baptism is the only sacrament that is universal, this means the Catholic Church recognizes baptism regardless of what religion. Having said t...
- L., I didn't read all the posts so I may be duplicating. Here is my experience. My mom married into a devout Catholic family. We were attending the Lutheran Church ...
Changing to Catholic
Asked by C.M. from Omaha
on February 23, 2012
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I am not catholic. Never have been but bf is. If we where ever to get married there is no doubt I would have to change to the catholic faith. I have started going to c...
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- You do not have to become Catholic to get married in the Catholic Church. This is an incorrect statement that some of the other posters made. I can say this with certa...
- Hi momonamission! I did the same thing. For the family unit. If you do change, you can go to classes. That will aide in understanding the faith. I was Luthera...
- Why do you think you have to follow the Catholic faith if you were to marry your boyfriend? The Catholic church certainly does not say that. If it's your boyfriend or ...
Catholic Education
Asked by M.W. from New York
on February 19, 2008
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I was wondering if there is a Catechism program for youngsters to prepare for their sacraments.
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- Your local Church should have religious education classes starting as early as kindergarten. Communion usually happens in second grade and some Churches expect your ch...
- We lead a children's prayer group, Morning Star at St. M. of the Angels, Olean, NY every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. It's a wonderful way to introduce the child to prayer....
- Most Catholic parishes have a CCD or religious education program for children who do not attend Catholic school. Usually classes are after school or on the weekends. S...
Raise the Kids Catholic?
Asked by V.C. from Washington DC
on October 30, 2009
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Hubby was raised Catholic and has devout Catholic parents, but he is not practicing his faith, other than holy days of obligation (holidays), and he has issues with th...
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- Sounds like a Unitarian Universalist church would be perfect for you. Very open and accepting of all beliefs. Also a great children's education program. They are defin...
- Hi V., I can't speak to your questions about raising them Catholic, but my husband and I were in the same position with respect to not being very religious ourselves ...
- I am Catholic and will raise my kids that way. However, in your position, I would not. When you are attempting to raise your children in a faith in which you do no...
Anyone Born and Raised Catholic and Are No Longer ?
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on September 16, 2011
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I was born and raised in the Catholic church. My husband was raised Methodist. Got married in Catholic church, got daughter baptised in catholic church and are now see...
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- i love how they think it will save an innocent baby but are ok to not do it if the parents don't show up and put envelopes in, I went to catholic k-college, got my da...
- I'm sorry, I'm confused. Didn't you just say the pastor said the envelopes don't have to have money in them? If all they wanted was money, why would the pastor expli...
- Couples with children come to our church all the time to get their children baptised. Many have never attended mass with us. I do know that the family at our church...
Neighbors Won't Allow Their Child Not Play with Mine Because We're Not Catholic
Asked by A.D. from Minneapolis
on May 21, 2011
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My youngest DD is 9. Often a neighbor girl, who is 7 has come to play outside with her in our backyard, or in the alley between our homes. They get along very well and...
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- That sounds really strange, and it's possible there's been a misunderstanding. I agree with Beth, very nicely approach them and hear what they have to say. If they s...
- Are they newly Catholic? If they aren't, I don't see why all of a sudden it would matter. I would do what the other posters said and ask if that's what they meant. If ...
- I personally would let it go and tell your daughter there are kooks all over the world and unfortunately we live next to some. Just another form of discrimination. S...
Church Membership Requirements
Asked by L.J. from Chicago
on August 7, 2009
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I'm looking for a church in the Bartlett area for my family - I have checked out the websites of Christ Community in St. Charles and West Ridge in Elgin and Harvest Bi...
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- My family and I have been attending West Ridge for just over 5 years. The church does not have membership or any attendance requirements. You simply attend according...
- L., I second Michelle's response. You can freely attend any church you want without becoming a member. If a church requires membership to attend, I'd question it. I...
- We attended Immanuel UCC in Streamwood for awhile. Feel free to message me with any questions. http://www.streamwoodiucc.org/ http://www.ourchurch.com/member/u/ucc...
Seeking Nice Church in Henderson.
Asked by Y.P. from Las Vegas
on September 28, 2006
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I just moved from California and would love to meet other Moms from California. I also would like to meet someone that attends Central Christian Church because it loo...
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- Hi ! My names M.! I have 4 kids and moved from southern califonia about 2 years ago. (Barstow area) We had a GREAT church down there and I hated to leave it.. But Cent...
- Hi I'm a single mom who recently moved from Cali too. I attend Central and I love it! I serve every weekend in the crawlers room. I would recommend Central, its a grea...
- Hi, just seen your post on this church I do go to this church and it is great, I go on saturday 6:30, you will love it, judd wilhite is great, my kids love it as well...
Help Finding a Family Friendly Church Downriver
Asked by K.W. from Detroit
on January 11, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
My request today is the result of a conflict for hubby and I that we have had since our kids have been born. We both grew up Catholic and attended diffe...
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- I do not know where you live but my husband and I attend St. Alfred's Catholic Church in Taylor. They have a cry room and the people are very nice. I feel that they ...
- Hi. Our Lady of the Woods in Woodhaven! They are great. Plus, they have a Family Program for religious education that is very convenient. You teach your kids at ho...
- K. I have heard great things about this SouthPoint Church from friends, but we attend a Catholic Church. Never used the cry room and only walked out because of behavio...
Religion
Asked by L.R. from Kansas City
on September 11, 2011
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My husband and I baptised our daughter when she was 5 months old as Catholic. As time has progressed, we have come across a church that we really enjoy and is not Cath...
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- Okay, you need to understand that this is your child and you need to do what you feel is best for her. If she is happier with you all at your church, what your husband...
- As a Catholic who seems to have a hard time sometimes living the faith (though my kids are baptised, working on first communion, etc.), first of all, I understand. Do...
- I'm confused. 10 plus years. how old is your daughter. Religious ed begins at age 4 for Catholics. and you need to have first reconciliation before first communium. f...
