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Hi, guys —
I am 44 years old and was raised Catholic but
at the age of 33, started attending a local
Presbyterian church with my Lutheran husband.
We are now members of the Presbyterian church
and attend services regularly. I am a deacon of the
church and both my children were baptized
in the Presbyterian church.
My 10-year-old daughter has been inquiring
about becoming Catholic for the past year.
When I ask her why, she says:
Because I want to be like you, a
Catholic; I am interested in the Catholic
religion.
Though she has never attended a Catholic
Church service, she has a strong pull toward it. I
told her to please think on her decision and
give it some time. If she was sure this is
what she wanted to do, I would support her
and help her become a Catholic.
My only problem is, I am very dedicated to
the Presbyterian church. Like I said earlier,
I already attend services on a regular basis
and my two children, being young, go with
me and attend the children's Sunday school.
- If my daughter were to become Catholic,
how will this all work out?
- Can she attend both churches?
I will gladly take her to the Catholic Church,
but she will also have to attend the Presbyterian
church with me.
- Is this a decision she should be making
at such a young age?
- How can we make this all work?
I plan on visiting a local Catholic parish
to speak with a priest about it. My mother
was heartbroken about me leaving the Catholic
Church, though this is unknown to my daughter.
My daughter has no influence from other members
of my Catholic family to become Catholic as
we live far away from them. This seems to
be a decision she is making on her own.
- At what age can someone make this kind
of decision and how can my 10-year-old
be Catholic and the rest of her family
attend a Presbyterian church together?
I am willing to attend a Catholic Mass with
her on Saturdays or Wednesday evenings. I
am not sure what my pastor will say about
this. I am afraid to ask.
Please advise as best you can.
Thank You in advance
Lori
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