Catholicism and Shamanism

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I have a child, and I am of the Catholic faith but the father practices Shamanism. I am baptizing her this month or next month and it is happening for sure of course. But, the father wants to do what is called a “hu plig” which is some sort of soul-calling for the baby. Before the father and i even got together we had a conversation and as well as before the baby was born that she would be raised nothing but Catholic and he agreed. Now that she is born, he has changed his mind and wants to do that ritual for her. I am really against it but i don’t know what else to do. If that ritual gets performed on her what do i do? Will anything happen to her. I am worried as because Shaman goes into spirit world and the bible warns us about such things. Any type of feedback is greatly appreciated. thank you
 
I don’t know anything about Shamanism except that the practitioner attempts to contact the spirit world, which to Catholics of course is not allowed as well as being dangerous.

I would object on the grounds that her father promised to allow her to be raised Catholic, and he needs to keep his promise. Also explain that his practice goes directly against your beliefs. Have you talked to him about the possible harm that could result? Is he open at all to Biblical teachings?

Perhaps talk to your priest about this.

I would just say, I won’t allow this. If one partner is totally against something, the other should agree with her. Just as if he decided to spend all your money on a speedboat, you would have the right to say No way, it’s not happening.
 
He understands that his beliefs go directly against mine, and he does understand the harm, but his response is always “nothing has ever happened to me or anyone in my family.” I am trying to protect my daughter at all costs but I feel like even if we were to split because of the differences that are rising now, that this ritual would be done whenever he has her without me knowing . I feel like I am in a corner.
 
You can’t be afraid of your husband or what he may or may not do in the future.

Tell him he is breaking a vow(s) he made to you and if he continues it may end in a bad place.

Watch for signs of retreat, if you feel it, encourage him to start watching EWTN with you.
 
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I wonder why he thinks it will help her.
From what I understand, there are angels and there are demons. There are no spirits floating around in a “spirit world.” Any entity that pretends to be a spirit would most likely be demonic. Perhaps you could discuss his beliefs with him and find out what he thinks.

You can only do your best for your child. Baptize her, pray for her, get some holy water in your house.
But your husband will participate in her baptism, won’t he? When he does so, he will again make promises to raise her Catholic, to renounce the devil, and to help her live according to the teachings of Christ and the church. Does he intend to lie when he makes those promises? That would be a bad sign, of lack of respect not only for the church but for his wife.
 
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When you make a baby with someone who does not share your faith this can happen. And honestly, it should happen. The father has just as much spiritual right as the mother. It is quite common for a person to reconnect with some kind of faith after a child is born. It is really too bad that you two don’t share the same faith, but he was gracious enough with you to allow your beliefs. And we as Catholics don’t tell other people who have different faiths to not practice those with their own children.

All that being said, since shamanism is concerning spiritually, I’d guard against any exposure to the demonic and just double down on the practice of your own faith to help guard against any unwanted spiritual harm.
 
Well there should be evidence from your relationship that he has access to the spirituality of what you are not educated in. So you should know the difference. Of what the Catholic baptism is and does.
 
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Will anything happen to her.
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Nothing will happen to your child, because she is claimed by our God, who is infinitely mightier than any “spirit”. If you raise your child in the faith, she nor you have anything to fear.

To ease your mind, the Rite of Baptism, however, includes prayers of protection for the child from the devil.
 
Baptism first. Don’t wait two months, just schedule the baptism with your Parish.

Get ready, it may be a very long 18 years.
 
As stated by @TheLittleLady, don’t wait to have your daughter baptised in your faith as soon as possible. Arrange with the priest and let him know what your daughters father intends to do.

Hu Plig is where the soul of your daughter is being called home and is protected by her fathers ancestors. Similar can be used when your daughter is unwell, it is considered that her soul has wondered off and needs to be returned back home. Both rituals require a practicing Shaman.

Even though this all is rather distressing to you, I just want to say Congratulations on you new baby daughter!
 
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