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[quote=Anonymous]My husband and I were both raised Catholic, but neither of us believe in the Catholic church (for all the normal reasons), and have not actively participated in religion for years.  The last church we attended was Episcopal.
My husband still identifies as a Christian. Me, I don’t believe in any organized religion (believe in a higher power, just not religion).
We took our children to church every now and then when they were very young, but stopped going 5+ years ago. Kids are now 9 & 11. They occasionally ask about religion & God, and we answer thoughtfully.
Anyway, my older son’s best friend is Catholic. And he goes to youth group, and has sleepovers at church, and parties at church… so my son wants to be a Catholic now.
On one hand, he’s doing it to be with a friend, which isn’t a good reason to pick a religion
On the other hand, going to church provides him with a larger community, which I’m in favor of.
Back to the other hand… the Catholic church of all churches… (I went to Catholic school… I know  all about the church and it’s issues)
But his friend is there, so it means he would integrate into the church quickly, as opposed to the episcopal church where we know no one.
So, thoughts? Let him go to catholic church? How involved should my husband and I be?
 
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