My Son has been refused the sacrment of Baptism. What can i do?

[MyPhilomena]

Her husband is Anglican. Why would it be desireable for him to convert? I doubt with the similarities of the two denoms that there would be any friction.

Why not? Why shouldn’t he become Catholic? That’s between her, hubby, and God As Catholics, we always pray for the conversion of souls world wide, why shouldn’t we pray especially for those in our own household?

 

[Karin]

I have seen plenty of baptisms at my church where the child is the result of fornication, often the parents are either: not married in the church, not married at all and are living together, or are no longer living together.

your point??
I have been to many baptisms where the couple was married and never attended church but for Christmas and Easter.

 

[Psalm45_9]

your point??
I have been to many baptisms where the couple was married and never attended church but for Christmas and Easter.

Ha! I’ve seen people that show up for baptisms, weddings on funerals only. (not meaning to be a wise crack)

The point is that I do not see this priest’s actions as wise. The poster is attending Mass and is bringing them up in the faith. However, I also sense that perhaps he is trying to get her to seriously think of how important her faith really is. The best example she could give her children is by having her marriage being recognized by the Church. The best we can do is pray that her husband will see how important this is for her.

 

[Karin]

Ha! I’ve seen people that show up for baptisms, weddings on funerals only. (not meaning to be a wise crack)

The point is that I do not see this priest’s actions as wise. The poster is attending Mass and is bringing them up in the faith. However, I also sense that perhaps he is trying to get her to seriously think of how important her faith really is. The best example she could give her children is by having her marriage being recognized by the Church. The best we can do is pray that her husband will see how important this is for her.

Totally agree!

 

[Texas_Roofer]

Hi Laura

Just some FYI

1. The priest has great latitude in upholding the church teaching but he is not the church when in doubt search for a confirming answer - today online help is easy to get. In fact if you parish shop you will find a Priest to help you now, but please correct the church’s view of your marriage, you will be glad later.
2. Your husband does NOT have to convert
   option A) He converts - usually a lengthy process with education involved and commitment on his part, we would love this but it is not required
   option B) You request a “dispensation” for marring outside the church from the Bishop’s office. This is very common. Followed by an informal “marriage” You, he and a deacon (or priest) meet in an office.
   Option C) You request a “Radical Sanation” this is a sub form of option B in which the church acknowledges your current marriage, via petition from you to the Bishops office. It is a little more complex and usually frowned on, with emphasize on “Why not use option B?”
3. You can not deny Mass to your children - but you already knew that

Your situation is not uncommon at all, so please do not be embarrassed. In theory you were baptized as an infant then taught the faith, doctrine, rules so you would have requested the “dispensation” years ago. In practice many do not know of the need thus the problem. Remember God knows you already which includes the knowledge you never willingly broke any rules, and you are raising your children properly. So please (please, please, please) accept blessings for a few months until these issues are resolved.

Good Luck