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Hi My friend is a 15 year old Muslim and he want’s to possibly convert to Catholicism but since he’s too young he can’t. I really need advice on what he should do. By the way he fears his family and other muslims will disown him. What should he do. Any advice is hugely appreciated…
 
well we will all have to suffer for God and if he feels Christianity is the truth then no matter what his family thinks or does he should start going to Church and being Catholic, im srry if that sounds mean but rember the early Church fathers died for the faith God bless you and your friend
 
Matthew 10:37
“…He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me…”

Luke 12:53
“…They shall be divided, father against son, and son against father; mother against daughter, and daughter against her mother; mother in law against her daughter in law, and daughter in law against her mother in law…”
 
seanom said:
Hi My friend is a 15 year old Muslim and he want’s to possibly convert to Catholicism but since he’s too young he can’t. I really need advice on what he should do. By the way he fears his family and other muslims will disown him. What should he do. Any advice is hugely appreciated…
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as a minor he is still under his parents’ authority. However, I would recommend he begin to study the faith so that when he is an adult he can decide what he wishes to do.

Changing religions is very stressful. Many can’t handle the loss of their families. This happens in many religions, even in Christian religions. The Amish shun any member of the family who doesn’t join the church. Some families can handle it and will accept the shift, others can become violent. If he fears for his life he MUST go to the authorities for protection.

It takes a great deal of courage to follow the truth and leave loved ones behind.
 
As your friend is only 15, he is still under his parents care. As such he needs to respect their wishes and continue in a correct muslim worship. That being said conversion happens more in the heart than on paper. No one has control over a persons heart. Pray for your friend to follow the teaching of Jesus by acting as a Christian should act. This does not mean by going to church and praying the rosary but by loving God above all else and by loving his neighbor as he loves himself. You may even answer questions for him. If you do not know the answer to a question find out the answer for yourself. Do not sugar coat the truth for him tell him what he needs to know. Above all pray and tell your friend to pray.

Peace!👍
 
Lord please call out to this young man. Help him respond joyously to your call. Feed the spiritual hunger in his heart, and uphold him through the hardship and trials that he may face in his faith journey. Please bless him abundantly with sufficient grace to follow your will, even at great costs, and remind him always that you alone suffice.

I converted to Catholicism from agnosticism when I was 16. It was very hard. Although some members of my family were Catholic, I was not raised in the Church. Many people in the family actively tried to discourage me, but there was no risk of being disowned. My heart goes out to your friend, but it is better to please God than one’s family.
 
seanom said:
Hi My friend is a 15 year old Muslim and he want’s to possibly convert to Catholicism but since he’s too young he can’t. I really need advice on what he should do. By the way he fears his family and other muslims will disown him. What should he do. Any advice is hugely appreciated…
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I dont think minority is a problem with conversion for there are children who are saints. Of course, there will be problems and many, and your friend is not going to pass through a nice stage. But with friends like you, he may find some solace from his family opposition. God willing, his family could come behind him…
 
seanom said:
Hi My friend is a 15 year old Muslim and he want’s to possibly convert to Catholicism but since he’s too young he can’t. I really need advice on what he should do. By the way he fears his family and other muslims will disown him. What should he do. Any advice is hugely appreciated…
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Hi seanom,

Before anyone converts to another religion, he should be sure of both his new faith and the one he’s leaving.

Sometimes–especially young people–leave their religion of resentment or rebellion, or are motivated to convert for ulterior motives (.e.g, beautiful churches, to better fit in with Irish society). People who do need to unpack those matters and reflect before making a decision. There’s no reason to assume that’s his thinking just because he’s fifteen, but he should be aware of that.

Even when well-intentioned, sometimes after you convert, you realise that your old religion still influences you and affects you.

For example. I was baptised a Methodist. My family converted when I was young, after long interest and consideration, to Catholicism. My family did it, not because we saw something bad in Methodism, but because we thought Catholicism scratched the surface deeper. However, for a while we were uncomfortable with Marian prayer, refusing to say the last part of the Hail Mary (which isn’t Scriptural). Now my family’s settled on that problem, but compared to most Catholics I still don’t think we’re so “Marian.”

The good news is, ironically, that your friend is too young 🙂 which means he’s plenty of time to reflect, and he’s not tied down by marriage or children.

He should study Catholicism at a relaxed pace, but he should also study Islam just as extensively (from Muslim sources).

He should know, or begin to know, why he wants to become Catholic. As he studies Catholicism, he should ask himself if he’s okay with ideas like saintly intercession, NFP, mortal vs. venial sin, Marian prayer, papal authority, and papal infabillity. Talk about issues the Church faces today, like the male priesthood and sexual abuse scandal, because some people leave the Church over those issues.

AND!!! Make sure he knows about Eastern Catholicism. This is the Catholic Church’s biggest secret IMO.

Most of all be supportive of him, whatever he decides. Best of luck to both of you.
 
At age 15, this young man has reached the age of reason. As such, if he believes that Catholicism is the truth, he should pursue the study and practice of the faith. In his case, he must have sufficient understanding of Catholicism and his own motives to freely choose it.

I would tell him that NOTHING can separate us from the love of Christ, and, if he truly wishes to become a Catholic, God will show him the way. Many saints lovingly persisted in their desire to serve God despite the will of their parents. He can best discern this call by speaking with a qualified priest (preferably one trained in spiritual direction).
 
seanom said:
Hi My friend is a 15 year old Muslim and he want’s to possibly convert to Catholicism but since he’s too young he can’t. I really need advice on what he should do. By the way he fears his family and other muslims will disown him. What should he do. Any advice is hugely appreciated…
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A priest to act as a mentor may be a good start Sean. Perhaps he could join the forums and have some of his questions answered.

Your friend is in my prayers.
 
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Lord please call out to this young man. Help him respond joyously to your call. Feed the spiritual hunger in his heart, and uphold him through the hardship and trials that he may face in his faith journey. Please bless him abundantly with sufficient grace to follow your will, even at great costs, and remind him always that you alone suffice.
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Amen.

Lord have mercy!
 
Encourage your friend to learn about Catholicism, to make sure that he really thinks that it is the right choice. At 15 though, I’d suggest he waits a little longer before he makes a decision.
 
Advise him to pray until age 20 and made visits to Catholic churches if there is no danger of his family seeing him, He needs to study Catholic doctrine - this can be done on the internet without having Catholic book in the house to be discovered. He will probably need to live away from home as he converts. He will be treated as an outcast by family and Muslim friends. If he lived away from them he could convert in secret.
 
^ Yeah that’s a good idea, suggest he go to a few Masses and talk to some priests to see what it’s all about.
 
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