Mom converted to Muslim, but won't admit to Dad she regrets it

[vZwire]

Let me give you the background. First my genealogy:

Mom got married, had me (catholic), got divorced.
Mom got married again, had my sister (baptist), got divorced.
Mom got married a third and final time to my stepfather (who I consider my own true dad), who was born in Amman, Jordan…so is naturally Muslim. He had custody of his kids from a previous marriage, one brother and one sister.

So to clear things up, I am the oldest of four adult children. We were all raised together since early childhood, but not at all religiously. Just to love one another. Eventually my mother converted to be a Muslim, but in no way is she or my father practicing their religion.

Here’s the issue I’m having. We ALWAYS celebrated Easter and Christmas in our home as children. I guess my father did not want to strip tradition from us, and besides, he loves the gift giving on both occasions.
Today’s problem I am having- I was just confirmed Catholic three days ago. I went through a year of RCIA classes. (Half Organized RCIA in Diocese of New Orleans post Katrina) My mom seems to be overly excited for me. I almost sense that she would love to share my enthusiasm towards loving Jesus.

How do I talk to her about this, without possibly offending her or my father?

 

[dulcissima]

I would just share your interest and enthusiasm with her. Talk about what you have learned, what you like about being Catholic. I wouldn’t push or try to convince her. I think that is a step she needs to take herself, and chances are she won’t feel safe even thinking about if she is feeling pushed. Let it all sort of creep up on her when her guard is down. I think that would be the most effective way. Be happy in your faith and love and honor your mother and father. Let the Holy Spirit do the rest.

 

[CCM08]

I would express concern for her soul as an apostate and living in adultry. Not exactly in those terms but you can figure out how to make it diplomatic. When people get married and then convert to a religion it almost always has nothing to do with true belief and everything to do with trying to make a spouse happy. Of course the status of that marriage would be an issue if she wanted to return to the Catholic Church. Sadly, a lot of people would rather be married than have Jesus.

 

[dessert]

Let me give you the background. First my genealogy:

Mom got married, had me (catholic), got divorced.
Mom got married again, had my sister (baptist), got divorced.
Mom got married a third and final time to my stepfather (who I consider my own true dad), who was born in Amman, Jordan…so is naturally Muslim. He had custody of his kids from a previous marriage, one brother and one sister.

So to clear things up, I am the oldest of four adult children. We were all raised together since early childhood, but not at all religiously. Just to love one another. Eventually my mother converted to be a Muslim, but in no way is she or my father practicing their religion.

Here’s the issue I’m having. We ALWAYS celebrated Easter and Christmas in our home as children. I guess my father did not want to strip tradition from us, and besides, he loves the gift giving on both occasions.
Today’s problem I am having- I was just confirmed Catholic three days ago. I went through a year of RCIA classes. (Half Organized RCIA in Diocese of New Orleans post Katrina) My mom seems to be overly excited for me. I almost sense that she would love to share my enthusiasm towards loving Jesus.

How do I talk to her about this, without possibly offending her or my father?

You don’t have to feel you have to take on this responsibility yourself.
You sound as if God has given you wisdom and this is to know what path to take and not the one by your parents bio I mean.
You haven’t said anything about your real dad.
Your heavenly father can help you so now is the time to listen to him because your earthly parents have misdirected you no matter how much love they have given you.
Just continue and don’t let anyone take your faith away, like your mother.
You should seek out more of the dacts and the truth to those facts as factsare not neccasarrily truth. God Bless You, keep going to confession and receiving the sacraments.The battle has just begun.
dessert

 

[kage_ar]

As Scripture says “Let your light so shine before men that they will see your good works and golrify God”.

Keep shining!

 

[ltbpoe43]

Agree with Kager

Be an example for her. Go to mass and pray for her and the family. Share with her, if she asks, how your faith journey has helped you.

She is an adult and must find her own path that is best for her. You continue to be an example for her and let the Holy Spirit provide guidance to her.

Good luck and God Bless.