I was raised roman catholic, and my grandparents are EXTREMELY religious. I would like my daughter to be baptised. But what are the requirements and procedures. My Gpa wants it done @ his church which is an hour from me. Would I be required to start attending or take any classes? Would be hard because of the long distance. also, would the godparents be required to do anything? I haven't attended the church in about 10-12 years.
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Yes you are required to take classes but there is probably a way you could complete the classes in your town and have her baptized an hour away.  You should think about this though cause in baptizing your child you are promising before God to raise her Catholic until she can make the decision for herself and if you don't plan to follow through there is no point.
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Here's the text of the ceremony, which may differ slightly from priest to priest.  http://www.carr.org/~meripper/faith/baptism.htm Your part is towards the end.  You might also be asked to light a candle or hold the child, but the task of main importance is the vows.  After Baptism, your role is to be a religious role model for the child and to help ensure that he grows up in the faith.  You should also be someone to whom he can turn to with questions or advice later in life.  It's a serious responsibility, and even if you should move way at some point, you ought to always keep in touch.
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Talk to a pastor and ask him or her where they went for their education. Not sure if its the same as a priest, a seminary.
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Actually becoming a monk requires two things: \n1. Having a call from God.\n2. Accepting this call.\n\nTo verify if you are really called, you should pray and also talk to a catholic priest. \nAccepting God's call is done by you. What a joy and proud is to say Yes to God. It is a real test of our love for God.\nAfter that you should know what order (fransiscan, carmelite, jesuits,...) does God call you to be in. Then you see what are the requirements of that specific order (usually they are not that big deal). \nA monk has three vows: poverty, chastity and obedience.\nFor more help, you can e-mail me at volunteer4u_85@yahoo.com
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For the baptism -- just being there is what they need from you ... you can buy a gift for the child.  One that they can look back on and cherish from their God Parents.  ie, a picture of you at the baptism in a nice frame or a stuffed teddy bear.  \n\nTo be good God Parents, all you need is love...showing it to this child everytime you see him/her will let them know they have someone besides their parents that they can count on in life.
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a lot of churches will baptize children, the church of Christ insist on it.\nif your current church puts you down, then change churches.\nlife is too short.
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Thanks for suggesting the 4 key points baptism, salvation, requirements at Lord's Supper (communion)& hierarchy. Following, is what the “The Churches of God in the Fellowship of the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ”, publish about those topics:-\n\nBAPTISM\nFollowing conversion and the accompanying baptism in the Holy Spirit into the one Body, the Lord’s command is that the disciple should then be baptised by immersion in water and received into a Church of God.\nAnyone seeking fellowship who is already baptised as a believer into the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, would not be rebaptised. Infant sprinkling is unacceptable as unscriptural. (Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 2:41-42, 10:47,48; 1 Cor.12:13)\n\nSALVATION\nAt the new birth, through personal acceptance of Christ as Saviour and Lord, a person becomes a child of God, and a member of the Church which is His Body, into which he is baptised in the one Spirit. (John 1:12; 1 Cor. 12:13, 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal 3:26,28)\nNo person, born again, and therefore baptised into the Church which is the Body of Christ, can ever be lost again. Therefore the teaching of the falling away of believers, so far as eternal life is concerned, is false. (John 10:27-30; 1 Cor. 3:15)\n\nLORD'S SUPPER\nThe Breaking of the Bread is held on the first day of the week, the Lord’s day. At the beginning of the service, a brother goes to the table and, first for the bread and then for the wine, gives thanks, breaks or pours, then distributes for all to partake. Only those who have been baptised by immersion as disciples, and have been added to the church are eligible to partake of the bread and wine.\nBrethren then offer worship and thanksgiving by the Spirit of God, through the Great High Priest over God’s House, and in the heavenly sanctuary. This constitutes the holy priesthood service of the people of God. All are encouraged to say the Amen, but beyond this and the singing, sisters take no audible part in the meeting for the Breaking of the Bread, or on any other occasion when the assembly meets ‘in Church’. On all such occasions sisters have their heads covered. After the worship is over a brother may minister  the Word. (Acts 2:41,42, 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:2-18, 20-29, 14:34-38; Phil.3:3; Heb: 10:19-22)\n\nHIERARCHY\nAt least two overseers or elders are associated with every  church, and wherever possible, deacons also. Overseers meet regularly for prayer and discussion, and separately with the deacons. (Acts 14:23; Phil. 1:1; Titus 1:5)\nThe Churches are grouped in recognised areas, corresponding in principle to the groupings of New Testament Churches in Roman provinces. The overseers in each area (usually termed Districts) meet regularly for consultation, on the principle that local overseers deal with matters in their own church, and overseers collectively at District level with matters affecting the Churches in the District. Any matter beyond the capacity of local overseers, or any  failure on their part in judgement, would go to overseers at District level for counsel and help. (2 Cor. 8:1,19; Gal. 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:1, 5:1-4)\nOverseers in a country may meet by arrangement. Overseers of all the Churches world-wide meet at regular intervals. By this means, unity of teaching and practice is maintained throughout all the Churches. (Acts 15; 1 Cor. 4:17, 11:16; 2 Cor. 8:19-23; 1 Pet. 5:1-4 )\nThere is no system of clergy and laity. All the brethren are encouraged in the exercise of their gift. The apostle Peter described himself simply as a ‘fellow elder’. The Church of God in Philippi comprised only of saints, overseers and deacons. (1 Cor. 14:26-33, 40; Eph. 4:10-13; Phil. 1:1; 1 Pet. 5:1)\n\nFrom the scriptures referenced, and their similar approach to other topics, they appear to be closest in doctrine and teachings as the original churches Jesus and the Apostles built.\n\nA major indicator of closeness in discipleship to Jesus is the demonstration by this church of
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You could contact any one of the different religious orders or you could speak to a Catholic priest who can direct you.  There are Franciscan monks, Benedictine monks, etc so you will need to discern the different charisms (gifts) of each order and where God wants you to be.  God Bless You.
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Be very honest with your mother about your spiritual beliefs.  You must have some reasons for choosing to be a Christian.  Tell her the things you believe.  I would emphasize that being respectful the whole time is key, as I am sure you know once someone is offended they will shut off from what the other person is saying.  Highlight the common beliefs between the two of you first, and then mention the differences.  I would point out that she doesn't make your father and brother go to church with her, and since she respects their decision you feel that you should be able to have that same respect.  God is ecumenical.  Wouldn't your mother feel better knowing you were going to a faith service where you actually got something out of it, instead of just going through the motions?  \n\nI definitely recommend doing this at "the right time" whatever that may be for you two.  Perhaps you guys have excellent talks in her room while she is picking out clothes for the next day.  Maybe you chat really well over dinner at a cafe.  You will know what feels right and I really feel that talking to her at the right time will be key in getting her to really focus on what you are saying.
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My wife's parents are not LDS, and they felt really bad that they could not attend the wedding of their oldest daughter.  Talk with your bishop before hand to see what he has to say about it.  If you go with it, then I would try and have everything look as close to a real wedding as possible without the actual typical cerimony.  Have someone talk about your marriage giving advise, etc.  In place of the typical marraige ceremony, create a "promise" ceremony where after you make promises to respect and love each other in a variety of ways.  Then after you agree, you can exchange rings then being wished with a happy life together.
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I think it is very appropriate.  The Godparents have agreed to be a spiritual and religious leader, as well as support and friend for you daughter as she grows up.  This is a big commitment.  A small gift, such as maybe a gift card, or a small bouquet of flowers, would be a good sign of appreciation for such a commitment and dedication.  If you feel uncomfortable buying them gifts, maybe take them out to a nice brunch or supper following the ceremony.\n\nA baptism is about the child, or your daughter, but more than that it is about a COMMUNITY, the community of the church accepting your daughter into their christian family and vowing to help raise her as a disciple.  The godparents represent this acceptance, and are the primary people in charge of this important and large task.
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I had an unusual confirmation. . . I was Baptized and Confirmed at the Easter Vigil last year.  Everything happened so fast, but what I remember was I was (and am) very happy.\n\nThe Church was standing room only and I was with 4 other candidates for Confirmation.  Took about 15 minutes to go through the Rite and I remember it was HOT!  Lots of spotlights and the AC wasn't on and nervous (I think that had a lot to do with it).  I would suggest you drink some water before going (I would like to have had something lite to eat, but with the required 1 hour of not eating before the Eucharist it wasn't possible).\n\nIf you have a more detailed question, please feel free to contact me via my profile. (Contact, not IM - at work and no IM here).
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check it out with the priest at the church....he will guide u best. for all you know half of these answers would be for that silly 2 points which members get.....so dont risk religious matters , at yahoo answers. get a verified answer , something you can be sure of from someone in authority. if you can't meet the priest send someone on your behalf.
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first choose what kind of religion you would like to be in then you have to go to that church and ask to be [baptised] which means to wellcome you to the church after you do that you can recieve something called communion then you just go and learn in mass every sunday                             i go to mass every sunday        goodluck
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It seems to me that you have already made God your first priority, but as far as being able to go to church or not..... you pray at home, you read the bible 3 times a week, he is constantly in your mind and heart (otherwise you wouldn't be so worried as to post this question) - You are in the middle of a very hard time in your life when you are trying to further yourself through schooling, and in order to be able to do that as well as pay bills you also have to work.  You cannot help that it includes Sundays.  To have yourself - OR ANYONE ELSE - beat you up over whether or not you pray at home or in some brick building that is down the street - just because we call it a church - doesn't mean a thing.  The main thing is that you are holding him in your heart.\nAs far as your boyfriend is concerned.  Consider things carefully.  Don't just drop him unless you are sure.  It is true, differences in beliefs can be a big issue in some relationships - it can also be a small one.  It is all of what you make it.  If this is an extremely important thing for you, and you two are serious - then sit down and have a discussion.  Would he want to go to church with you later on down the road?  Would he care if it was a church wedding?  If you had children, would he have difficulties with the kids being brought up in the church?  You could also ask him why he isn't very set on a certain belief - is it because he is confused about it?  Is it just that he has beliefs but is against organized religion?  Perhaps he does have beliefs and is spiritual, but he just chooses not to go to church to exercise his beliefs.  My father was the same.  He hated organized religion, but did believe in a higher power.  My brother and sister-in-law both thought he was athiest, and she even at one point stated he would go to hell because of that.  I got over my initial shock and then laughed in her face.  You can choose to believe that God is an avenging sort of being - all about rules and regulations, OR you can choose to believe that God loves everyone.  That we are here to learn certain lessons and it doesn't matter if you are perfect or not.  That is your choice to make.
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Welcome home!\n\nHave faith in God. In Him all things are possible. We are all prodigal sons and daughters at certain times in our lives and the Father will always take us back.\n\nStart by going regularly to Church.\n\nBecome involved in your parish.\n\nAs you become comfortable, go to confession and begin receiving the Eucharist.\n\nTake classes that discuss the doctrines of the Church, most of your struggles may be based on misunderstandings.\n\nWith love and prayers in Christ.
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No honey, you do not need permission about when the time is right. You get that answer from God inside of your heart.  When you are willing, then the Minister or Priest of the church you attend should willingly bless you with baptism.  I have even done it twice in my life.  I became closer to the Holy Spirit, the Power of God within me a few years ago and decided to be baptised again...the first time I was 4 years old. Just contact the church office and let them know ~ as most churches only baptize one time per month.  God bless you in your Christian walk.