Adopting Kids

[scc11]

I was wondering what the church’s teaching on adopting kids is if a woman is living a consecrated single life?
I am only 22 but Ive never been in a relationship. I know there is still plenty of time for me to meet a nice man and have a family BUT if this does happen I was wondering if it would be OK from the church’'s perspective to adopt kids and raise them on my own?
Thanks,
scc11

 

[1ke]

The Church does not have any teaching regarding a single person adopting children. It is fine to do so.

 

[Mrs_Sally]

Certainly you can adopt if you feel called to, and can care for a child/children. Perhaps you might also consider foster or respite care.

 

[SuscipeMeDomine]

I was wondering what the church’s teaching on adopting kids is if a woman is living a consecrated single life?

What do you mean by a consecrated single life? Have you taken vows? That may change the answers you’re receiving.

 

[Iheartcoffee]

As far as I know there is no exact teaching on it. I do feel that a single parent that loves the children and provides a home and a family is far better than growing up in the foster care system without a permanent home. Plus, if the children are raised around grandparents and aunts and uncles then they will likely have a strong male “father figure” in their lives, even if he isn’t an actual father.

 

[Uknowhoo]

Hi,

I’m also 22, engaged, and obviously don’t have kids. Agree, I’m pretty sure there aren’t really any teachings in regard to adoption.

Anyway, I wanted to drop by and say that it’s awesome you’re thinking about adopting in the future. I hope that my soon to be husband and I, too, may someday adopt <3

God bless,
Ellie

 

[Luvz2travel]

I was wondering what the church’s teaching on adopting kids is if a woman is living a consecrated single life?
I am only 22 but Ive never been in a relationship. I know there is still plenty of time for me to meet a nice man and have a family BUT if this does happen I was wondering if it would be OK from the church’'s perspective to adopt kids and raise them on my own?
Thanks,
scc11

I’ve never read or heard anything against it. I have from time to time thought of doing so myself but in my case financial issues prevent this. I came to the conclusion that if it’s GODs will he will make it possible.