Being a Christian (RC), I still did not baptize my son (he's 9yrs.) I'm hesitant whether or not?

Question

although I am religious, I don't really know why am I delaying to decide the right choice.

Answer 1

the decision is really left in your child's hands, b/c you really cannot force a child to be baptized, all that'll do is bring on rebellion, i am a Christian and i raise my kids with the knowledge of Christ and with the fear of the lord, and all i can do is hope that when the time comes for them to be baptized, it is there decision, like my 11yr old has already told me that he wants to be baptized, so i am in the process now of getting him baptized very very soon, so i know that just like the bible says that we raise our kids in the way of the lord so that when they grow they will not depart from it, so that's what i am doing.I put them in the hands of the lord, and i know that when both my kids get baptized it'll be the right time.

Answer 2

I believe you are doing the right thing by not baptizing,that just shows that you want your son to make his own choices, be his own person, I guess the best thing i could tell you is just ask him how he feels about this even though he is small he is still a person with thoughts and opinions on his life .... would you want someone to make decisions for you ?

Answer 3

Why are you questioning?!? If you feel that you should do it then go ahead :D

Answer 4

Well the Lord Jesus wasn't baptized until he was 30 so I guess it's okay :)

Answer 5

Why dont you ask him if he wants to be baptized or not, after all he may not want to be and so the best thing would be to ask him.

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Answer 6

good for you. it is his choice. God loves him either way.

Answer 7

i wouldnt do it...let him decide on his own what he wants 2 do

Answer 8

That's a personal decision.  Roman Catholics believe that baptism is crucial for acceptance into the Catholic church.  Also, in order to continue on with more sacraments like Communion and  Confirmation he must be baptized.  Would you like him to celebrate Communion and Confirmation?  If so, have him baptised.  If you'd like him to decide if the Catholic faith is for him, let him decide on his own when he gets older.  There are adults at my parish who recently got baptized and celebrated their first holy Communion at the same mass.  It's never too late.

Answer 9

theres no rush if u dont want to. you can get baptized at any age so do it when the time is right.

Answer 10

Perhaps because you want your child to accept christ in his life on his own will?

Answer 11

well it's never too late to baptize. I'm assuming RC means roman catholic and the church definitely recognizes older baptisms. your son will be able to actively participate and perhaps understand it better. Check with the priest and enroll in the RCIA program and have your son join the church through a very important sacrament

Answer 12

I am not sure what RC is...but I do know that baptism in the Bible is for one who understands the reason he's being baptized.  You won't find infant baptism in the Bible either.  Esther DEDICATED her son to the Lord, and in Bible believing churchs they Dedicate the children, and baptism comes when they come to an age of understanding about baptism.  I have seen young children who have been taught, believe and come to understand why one should be baptized, even as young as five or six.  

If you are following the rules of a church their belief's may differ.  I recommend following the way of the Bible, and not religion ( which is man made rules ).  

The Book of Acts is pretty clear on the issue of baptism: (Acts 2:38) To have a better understanding you may want to read it in an English Version verses the King James.  

I pray the Lord will lead you in your decision, and that you don't allow others to make the choice for you.  

Read the Word of God.  The truth shall make you free!

Blessings and prayers

Answer 13

actually i just went to a baptism for my 9 year old cousin. same religion. so i guess it's fine

Answer 14

I agree with the person above me, you can dedicate your child when they are small but I think its better that you wait until he's older to have him baptized. I always thought the point was to knowingly except jesus into your life fully understanding what baptism means.

Answer 15

It is never to late.

Answer 16

I would say that the respectful thing to do is to allow your son to make his own decision when he is of legal age to do so.

Frankly, he may not buy into the story that we are all born as dirty sinners who need forgiveness from a mythological "god" because someone allegedly ate an apple thousands of years ago.

Incidentally, I was baptized, confirmed and raised Roman Catholic.  I have since reached the age of reason and no longer have a place in my life for threats and lies based on a fairy tale.