Should I tell my parents I want to be catholic

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My dad doesn’t really care for catholic and I firmly believe in the catholic faith and I don’t know if I should tell him I want to become catholic, if your wonder what my dads religion is I don’t know if I ask he just says republican . What should I do wait till I’m a adult to join or tell my father and possibly have a family feud, I’m only 15.
 
Do you think it would be possible to convince him to let you join, or would he be too firmly opposed? Is your mother involved at all? How is your relationship with him in general, and does he practice faith at all?
 
My mother left us so she’s not in the picture just my father and I could convince him but the rest of my family are baptist and that would cause a feud or at least I would imagine , my relationship with my father is great , the rest of my family I’m worried about
 
Any chance of bringing this up with a priest? If you don’t live near enough to a parish that you can get there on your own, you may be able to arrange talking to him on the phone.

I’m not going to say that this is the right answer for you, but what I would do in your situation is this: I would ask dad “What would you say if I’m thinking about becoming a Catholic?” He may surprise you and allow it. If not, if he’s vehemently opposed, I would drop it, quietly learn about the faith until I’m an adult, then join RCIA.

I’m so sorry your family might give you a hard time, that must be so rough. I’ll be praying for you. May the dear Lord bless and keep you!
 
You make a courageous step!

I am not sure if The Catholic Church could baptize a 15 year old without the consent of both his parent. Perhaps it is a politic that depends on the places.

It’s best to contact the local diocese.
If our father finally disagree on your conversion, I believe that you could takes cateziched classes for converts offer by the diocese or parish to learn about the Catholic faith.

You could join a local youth Catholic group to make some friends.

You could instruct yourself by reading the Cathechis of the Catholic Church, some good books on faith/catholics living. I recommand you the Catholic Answers radio.
 
Have no idea to afraid to ask figured I would come here for advice first
 
If you asked him and he said no, would he just say no, or would you positively suffer for asking?
 
He would probably say yes , but’s it’s the rest of my family that I’m worried about , I’m Afraid that they would disapprove and honestly me and my dad both going through a hard time and I’m worried about how it would affect his mental wellbeing, but I know where I belong and that’s the catholic church
 
If he’d probably say yes, then you need to ask him. Your extended family will just have to live with it.
 
I wouldn’t worry about your extended family. That’s a legitimate situation where adults tell other adults to mind their own business.
 
When I was a teen, I told my family I wanted to be a nun. I had been working up the courage to tell them for several years. But when I told them, I could tell they were disapproving. I thought they would be more understanding. But as word got out, more and more family became frustrated with my decision. Down the road, I changed my mind (but not because of their opinions). I am now married to a wonderful man that I know God lead me to be with even though neither of our families hasn’t been supportive of us.

What is important is that you know what you want to do. I commend you for making this decision at 15. Tell your father in your own timing. Don’t force it. But, if you have to tell him to get to RCIA then maybe it is necessary. But, don’t be scared. Put your trust in God and follow what you think He desires for you. All things work together for the good of those who love Him. Reach out to your local parish and see if you can talk to a priest there. You are in my prayers. God is with you.
 
One thing I know, youth is always looked upon very favorably by the other church goers. I too also like seeing teens at church. And you get noticed, in a good way, and just might have people, here and there, praying for you. From 15 to age 30 - ohhhhhhhh those are great years to bask in. Colorful like the stain glass windows. Hope you tell them…and not just slightly hint - lol
 
I hope I can join the church in my late teens or early 20s if this doesn’t go through with my parents
 
Could you start by just saying that you’d like to go to church? Then mention that your local Catholic church has services at such-and-such times.
You could see how that goes, and after going a few times you might be in a better position to see your next step. If you haven’t been baptized, you could talk to the priest about that, I think a 15 year old could be baptized without his parents’ permission.
I really don’t see how a parent could object to a teen wanting to go to church. There are a lot worse organizations to join!
God bless,
 
Of course!

But if depends if the teen can go by himself to Church, or if he needs that his parents or an other person drive him. 😊

I am lucky enough, at 15 myself to live in a city, where I can “escape” and go to Church on feet. Otherwise, It will be complicated, with a mother who opposed it.
 
Would it be possible for you to wait until you are 18 years old? If your answer is you can wait, then talk to a priest and start reading about the faith in the young adult catechism ,Youcat. There is a wealth of information about saints and the sacraments. Perhaps you could gently let your father know about your interest and perhaps join a youth group at a Catholic church. A priest can inform you about the RCIA program for converts. I will pray for you! I am a convert too and I know how hard it can be to disappoint family. But it will all work out in due time and you will become Catholic! As Saint Padre Pio always said, Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry! God bless.
 
That’s what I plan on is joining when I’m adult , I thank you for your prayers , I will also be praying for you :pray:t2:
 
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