Am I sinning by not publicly being Catholic?

[JJHIII]

Ok here’s some background, I will be 18 on March 1st this year and of course live with my parents. My father was raised CatholiC, but he met Mom and they’re both part of the “church of Christ.” It is a very fundamental and anti-catholic church. I of course was raised in this “church” to believe Catholics were wrong and bad. Many tines I’d argue with my grandparents, who are Catholic. A year and a half ago, I began studying Catholicism. To make a long story short…I fully believe that the Catholic Church is the true Church of God.My Dad would not be happy to know I believe that. He wouldn’t be happy to know I’m on this forum either

 I have intended to wait and fully become Catholic and tell my parents when I'm in college. However many strange instances are coming up that are leading me to believe that I may need to tell them sooner. 


 My question is....If I truly believe that Christ's Church is the Roman Catholic Church, do I need to stand up and say that? Should I be choosing God over my parents? Doesn't the Bible say that we as Christians will forsake father, mother, brother, and sister for the Kingdom of God? What should I do???

Thanks very much
JJ

 

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