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[quote=Anonymous]Catholic and was a 3rd grade religious ed teacher. DS was baptized, received penance and first communion. We talked about being confirmed, it's meaning, how it is a prerequisite for the sacrament of marriage in the Catholic Church etc. I suggested it should be his choice and he could be confirmed at any time. He was indifferent about it and was relying on me to decide. That was the answer and he was not confirmed. He's always been very kind, empathetic and  generous. Sees the best in people. That's what I'm most proud of about him. He has turned out to be pretty spiritual, definitely has faith, doesn't balk at going to mass. Had strong opinions about church abuse and how the Pope responded. We toured a few colleges and one was Catholic. He said it was nice to have the option of a beautiful chapel, ministry and how it was there but not forced or required. It's been really amazing to observe how he's matured and makes sense of the world based on his own values and integrity.

OP don't wrestle too much over it. This is an opportunity to show your kids that their beliefs matter, choices are respected and faith comes to those when they are open to receiving it. [/quote]

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