Should I make my confirmation?

Question

Both of my parents are Catholic, so that's how I was raised.

I've been going to religion classes since first grade, but in the past few years I've noticed that I disagree with the many of the things we learned.

After noticing this, I am questioning wether Catholicism is right for me, and have researched other religions.

So here's the dilemma: I received a phone call today from my religion teacher about our first meeting for confirmation. I just don't know if I should make this commitment to something I really don't believe in.

Help, please.

Answer 1

Talk to your family about it and also talk to some other kids from your church that you really trust to see if they are having the same feelings.  I roomed with a girl in college who was catholic, when she got to college she started going to a lot of events at the Christian Campus house and decided to get baptized.  Her parents respected her decision and understood even though she had been terrified to talk to them.  So talk it out.  

Answer 2

I was in a similar situation at the time of my confirmation, and I decided to go through the process and decide at the end.  That is what confirmation is for!  You learn all about the beliefs and how you fit into them, and essentially at the end decide whether or not you want to continue on as a member of the Catholic Church.

I suggest you take the classes and make it clear to your parents that you are taking them seriously, and considering if Catholicism is for you.  At the same time, do some research on your own of some other religions and note how their beliefs make you feel.  Are they a closer match to your personal beliefs than Catholicism?  What are your personal spiritual beliefs?

At the end of your confirmation classes, you should know if you want to continue on in the Catholic church, and at the very least you should have gained a little more insight into world religions and your own personal beliefs.

Answer 3

Best thing to do is to speak to your parents and your priest

Answer 4

If you want

though I don't think you should do it, unless you really believe in it

Answer 5

dont confirm to please other people,

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Do you know if theres anymore accents over any other words?

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Answer 6

Have you checked out any other Christian groups like Protestants?

Find out what you truly believe in.

I suggest you don't get confirmed because you're already questioning whether it's right for you or not.

Answer 7

sure sounds fine....when you reach 18 check out the Methodists...we arent legalistic....OOO

Answer 8

My Priest crossed his fingers under his robe for me. One mystical act to cancel out another!   My parents thought I was confirmed, The Priest and I knew better. (after all it's all about lies anyway) Then I moved out when I was 18 and went through the process of re-raised myself to be a rational adult and went back and re-raised my parents to be rational adults too.

It can be done, but it's worth the effort. Would you pull your parents out of a burning building?  Same thing!

Answer 9

I would suggest talking to your parents and your priest.  Confirmation is a holy sacrament that must be taken seriously.  If you are unsure of your catholic faith, you should not participate.  When you speak to your parents and priest, be sure to state your confusion, and that you need time to figure it out.  Taking the classes in the mean time could be a good thing.  You may find that they will help you on your spiritual journey.

Best of luck investigating your faith!

Answer 10

Perhaps you should do a little reading and studying so that you will understand those parts of God's holy word that you don't think you "believe in".  Then you will be in a position to make a mature commitment to His holy Church.