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KLM
In response to your post about baptism...funny you should ask because we are in the process of figuring out our religious beliefs and what to do for Logan.
What religion are you and your husband? Do you go to church or did either of you have a strong religious upbringing?
I'm Catholic and Jeremy is Lutheran. We're going back and forth on what to do for L. We definitely want him baptiZed and want religion in his life, but it's nothing we'll force on him as he gets older. He will go to Sunday School and church until he is old enough to make his own decisions and give me valid reasons on why he doesn't wanna participate anymore. We're just torn between which church. I never in a million years thought I would lean more towards Lutheran, but I think I am. We're still going to different churches and then well pick what works best for us.
I believe some churches do a "dedication" which is different than a baptism, but not sure what it is. Maybe look into that? As long as you give her freedom when she's older I see nothing wrong with baptizing her now.
What religion are you and your husband? Do you go to church or did either of you have a strong religious upbringing?
I'm Catholic and Jeremy is Lutheran. We're going back and forth on what to do for L. We definitely want him baptiZed and want religion in his life, but it's nothing we'll force on him as he gets older. He will go to Sunday School and church until he is old enough to make his own decisions and give me valid reasons on why he doesn't wanna participate anymore. We're just torn between which church. I never in a million years thought I would lean more towards Lutheran, but I think I am. We're still going to different churches and then well pick what works best for us.
I believe some churches do a "dedication" which is different than a baptism, but not sure what it is. Maybe look into that? As long as you give her freedom when she's older I see nothing wrong with baptizing her now.
Met 6.12.09 Engaged 09.29.10 I Do 10.22.11
BFP #1 8.19.12 Ectopic 8.29.12
BFP #2 1.14.13 DS 10.6.13
Re: KLM
I thought we would have this issue too since DH is Catholic and Im not. We had a Methodist wedding ceremony and it was never even an option for DH. He didnt want a Catholic wedding at all. I worry his mother is going to have an issue with our child not being baptised Catholic, but DH said he would handle her because its not her decision. He was forced into the religion as a child and refuses to raise our child in that religion because of her. She will get over it, just like she did with our wedding. At least SIL did the Catholic thing for their wedding and our neices baptism. That and she takes DS to mass whenever hes with her. So at least someone in our house is getting some Jesus.
Ben and I aren't particularly religous but I did grow up Catholic. I'm sure my family expects Bear will be baptized catholic, but I don't plan on that. DH did go to church for a short while growing up and doesn't really care what I want to do in terms of church/baptizing for the baby.
GAH. i'm glad I have some time to figure this one out.
I do plan on bringing him to church and sunday school and will let him make his own decision about religion when he's old enough.
The Rowdy Roberts
Seriously, though, I'm no help as far as picking denominations is concerned. I was raised Catholic and H is Episcopalian, which is essentially Catholic-light. Our hypothetical children will probably be Episcopalian, mostly because I'm apparently a mortal sinner for getting married outside of the Catholic church. Although, if you aren't baptized in the Catholic church, you aren't supposed to receive Communion in the Catholic church. Episcopals don't care and let anyone (if they believe in Transubstantiation) receive it. So maybe a Catholic baptism would be better to cover all bases...hmm...