Can any Catholics help me.

[MrsStig]

I'm not Catholic, but DH was brought up in a Catholic family, although he's not practicing. DS attends a Catholic school, and after years of hope from DH's side of the family I went to talk to the Priest about having DS baptised. The priest was all too keen, and has booked us in for a baptism, asap, much to in laws delight, who have now booked the party.

Ds really enjoys going to mass with the school, and says he would like to be Catholic, but at 8 he probably doesn't really know what that means.

So, how much of a sin will it be if I don't take DS to church each week? (most of DH's family don't actually go each week themselves )

any other advice much apreciated.

But is't that just the point, Nooka - it's the rigidity of the thing that can actually mean we 'give up' - because no one really believes that you are in for eternal damnation if you miss mass once or twice.

Religion is a good framework by which to live your life.... The bible (well, the NT at least) teaches tolerance and understanding.

In terms of Godarents, I am sure the priest will suggest catholic GPs and, as your DS has non catholic parents, he might also suggest a mentor....

Good luck!