Need to Baptise My Boys Catholic, Don't Know Where to Start.

What wonderful news that you are ready to accept Christ as your Savior through baptism. If you are interested in learning about baptism, the best source to consult is the Bible. Since it’s a rather large book =0) I included some of the verses I found to be most relevant, but of course, you can also look up them and others on your own if you prefer. Pray about it also. It’s a big decision.

According to the verses below, the basic order of events for baptism are as follows: hearing God’s word, believing God’s word, repenting of our sins, confessing our faith in God and his son before others, and finally be baptized.

Romans 10:17 (New International Version)
17Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

John 8:31-32 (New International Version)
31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

Hebrews 11:6 (New International Version)
6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Mark 16:16 (New International Version)
16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

Acts 8:36-37 (New International Version)
36As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be baptized?

Luke 13:3 (New International Version)
3I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.

2 Peter 3:9 (New International Version)
9The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance

Matthew 10:32-33 (New International Version)
32"Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. 33But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.

Romans 10:9-10 (New International Version)
9That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

1 Peter 3:21 (New International Version)
21and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge[a] of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Acts 22:16 (New International Version)
16And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.'

Romans 6:3-5 (New International Version)
3Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 5If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection.

I wish you the best as you make this decision for yourself and for your family,

A.

You will need to find a Catholic Church in your area and plan to attend a year of RCIA (Rite of Catholic Initiation, can't remember what the A is for) for you to be baptized Catholic. Even if you don't, your kids can be, but you will likely have to attend classes with your husband and join the church prior to baptism. I was born and raised Catholic and love my faith. I even teach Religious Education now.
Good luck!

Hi,
To be baptized in the Catholic church you need to go through an RCIA program(I can't remember exactly what the acronym stands for, but it's basically religous education for adults in the Catholic church) to become a Catholic and then they do the baptism at the Easter Vigil mass. I think you do have to be a member of a Catholic church to have your children baptized Catholic, but I would call around and check. Is your husband a member of a church? If so, I would talk to that church. If you aren't looking to raise your children Catholic or become a Catholic, then I would just have them baptized at your church. Baptism has the same meaning wherever you do it, it just depends on whether or not you want to raise your children Catholic, but if you want to raise them in your church, I would just do it there. Hope that helps!

Hi,

Wonderful that you are going to have you and your sons baptized! I'll say welcome now and I know you'll like being members of this wonderful church!

First I'll ask if anyone in your husbands family attends a catholic church. If it's not to far away I'd start there. Make an appt with the priest and he'll let you know what needs to be done.

If your relatives don't go or it is to far away just contact/find your local church (There's a nice one for families I've heard at Ryan and 18 mile) and again contact the priest and ask for an appt and he'll let you know what to do.

It shouldn't be to hard if your husband is catholic. You'll probably have to join that church and really should start attending regularly. Though since it sounds like you are wanting to raise the boys catholic you'll want to do that anyway.

If you have more than one church near by try a trial run to all of them and see which on feels the best to you. Not all churches fit all people so look around. The most popular time to get baptized is Easter but you really can do it at anytime through the year.

Good Luck, God Bless and if you would like to chat feel free to PM anytime! I'm in Troy so who knows I may end up seeing you soon!

K.

Hi S.~ is your husband a practicing Catholic? You can go talk to the priest at your husband's Church. Your boys are little so there should be no problem ~ you will probably need to attend some "classes" at the parish in order to become Catholic. A lot of people become Catholic at Easter Vigil Masses, but I think you would already have to be being taught in the parish RCIA program. RCIA stands for Rite of Christian initiation (for) Adults. Good Luck - even if he doesn't have a home parish, you can look up parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit website: www.aodonline.org

Call the parish where you live and ask them.

Hi S.,

Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Clawson has a really good program for people who want to be Catholic. www.guardiana.com

Good Luck!