Will the church baptize the adopted kids of Same Sex Couples?

[Birdpreacher]

Do you see the church baptizing adopted kids of same sex couples? Do you see them being allowed to enroll in Catholic Schools?

 

[DanNixon]

Yes - if parents want to baptize their child as a catholic and bring them up as a catholic - go them, it may be a possibly hard move with all of the politics involved and they should be welcomed with open arms, just like “everyone else”.

As for Catholic schools, here in England Catholic schools are inclusive and welcome everyone - despite age, gender or sexuality. My own school’s catholic population stands at 60% - so, in British terms - we would welcome them with open arms.

 

[PaulfromIowa]

Infant baptism requires a “well founded hope” that the child will be raised Catholic. It is, at times, a judgement call for pastors.

Many non-Catholics attend Catholic schools so this is not an issue.

 

[Birdpreacher]

That’s what I’m thinkng. Once you have gay parents in the pews and showing up to PTA meetings, a lot of views will change.

 

[DanNixon]

I believe that a same sex couple will bring up a baptized catholic child up in the same, if not better way, than an opposite sex couple. They will nurture the love and values within their children - just adding a different view to the world.

 

[JimG]

I believe that a same sex couple will bring up a baptized catholic child up in the same, if not better way, than an opposite sex couple. They will nurture the love and values within their children - just adding a different view to the world.

And if they promise to raise the child in the Catholic Faith, they will do so, even though what the child learns in religion class may cause him to worry over his parent’s salvation.

 

[Rau]

I believe that a same sex couple will bring up a baptized catholic child up in the same, if not better way, than an opposite sex couple. They will nurture the love and values within their children - just adding a different view to the world.

“Same, if not better”? Wow - so we’ve moved on now to see same sex couples as the preferred model of parenthood!

 

[Jeanne_S]

That’s what I’m thinkng. Once you have gay parents in the pews and showing up to PTA meetings, a lot of views will change.

Some things cannot change no matter how much the secular population may wish.The Church will never condone gay marriage.Having said that,of course gays are welcome in the pews.

 

[Birdpreacher]

Some things cannot change no matter how much the secular population may wish.The Church will never condone gay marriage.Having said that,of course gays are welcome in the pews.

The view Catholic Society has towards remarried women definitely has changed

 

[QuestLove]

Do you see the church baptizing adopted kids of same sex couples? Do you see them being allowed to enroll in Catholic Schools?

I don’t see that happening in american catholic schools.
Maybe if the school doesn’t know the parents are gay.

 

[Memaw]

Infant baptism requires a “well founded hope” that the child will be raised Catholic. It is, at times, a judgement call for pastors.

Many non-Catholics attend Catholic schools so this is not an issue.

That’s true and how can a SSC make that promise if they are living a lie themselves.?? God Bless, Memaw

 

[Jeanne_S]

The view Catholic Society has towards remarried women definitely has changed

Apples to oranges

 

[Birdpreacher]

Apples to oranges

You forgot to add the words “In my Opinion” to the beginning of that sentence.

You will see some parishes baptize and welcome Same sex married couples into Schools, this will lead to parents and clergy actually realizing that they are decent people and a more relaxed view/less stigmatizing view will be held. Just like women who got remarried. In the past that was an ostracizing event for people in parish, now divorcees run parish fundraising counsels.

 

[Memaw]

The view Catholic Society has towards remarried women definitely has changed

“Catholic Society” (whatever that is) does NOT equal Catholic Teaching, thank God!!! God Bless, Memaw

 

[Jeanne_S]

You forgot to add the words “In my Opinion” to the beginning of that sentence.

You will see some parishes baptize and welcome Same sex married couples into Schools, this will lead to parents and clergy actually realizing that they are decent people and a more relaxed view/less stigmatizing view will be held. Just like women who got remarried. In the past that was an ostracizing event for people in parish, now divorcees run parish fundraising counsels.

You are missing the point.Fact is,marriage as Christ defined it by making it a Sacrament ,it cannot change, one man one woman.God’s law not mine,yours or anyone else’s.Not gonna happen.
It still holds,those who divorce and remarry outside the church,not a valid marriage,just as heterosexual couple married in a civil ceremony without the benefit of a sacramental marriage,not valid.

 

[SilverLight]

Do you see the church baptizing adopted kids of same sex couples? Do you see them being allowed to enroll in Catholic Schools?

In my mind they should. I am adopted my self and I like many others can not choose who we go to. If a child ends up living with a same sex couple that is not their fault or choice so I believe they have a right to all things in the church.

 

[Rau]

In my mind they should. I am adopted my self and I like many others can not choose who we go to. If a child ends up living with a same sex couple that is not their fault or choice so I believe they have a right to all things in the church.

Baptism brings obligations too. To be baptised as an infant but not be brought up in the faith is undesirable. The Church requires the priest to have a reasonable expectation that the child will be raised in the faith when infant baptism is requested.

 

[SilverLight]

Baptism brings obligations too. To be baptised as an infant but not be brought up in the faith is undesirable. The Church requires the priest to have a reasonable expectation that the child will be raised in the faith when infant baptism is requested.

Who ever said they would not be brought up in it? My parents are for example not of the same denomination however I was raised Catholic like my mother. To each their own though you know.

 

[Jeanne_S]

I am going to go out on a limb with my comment,knowing that there are some who will be aghast that I would even consider saying this.Here goes.
The issue of gay couples wanting their children baptized into a faith that they know is in direct conflict with their lifestyle seems unlikely. Additionally,said child would also be confused by Church’s position on SSMarriage.
The only realistic way children can be spared this confusion and conflict,is to be placed in adoptive homes,one man and one woman.Bottom line SS couples shouldn’t bring children into their relationship,whether through adoption,or other means.

 

[SilverLight]

I am going to go out on a limb with my comment,knowing that there are some who will be aghast that I would even consider saying this.Here goes.
The issue of gay couples wanting their children baptized into a faith that they know is in direct conflict with their lifestyle seems unlikely. Additionally,said child would also be confused by Church’s position on SSMarriage.
The only realistic way children can be spared this confusion and conflict,is to be placed in adoptive homes,one man and one woman.Bottom line SS couples shouldn’t bring children into their relationship,whether through adoption,or other means.

I may not agree with you but that was handled very well. Congrats