In a few months I am going to be confirmed as a catholic. Ive been catholic my whole life, and now Im doing this thing called Conformation. I reallly don't lnow what it is or the point of it but we have to write this thing on why we want to be catholic. I want to say I dont want to be catholic anymore. But i dont know what the impression will be of my leader when he reads is. On the other hand, it would be bad to lie and say how much i enjoy catholic. Anyways, I really want to switch to Christian. I go to the Christian youth group and go on the retreats etc. Lat year I learned to read the bible at youth group (something i never learned being catholic.)

But the thing is, I don't know how to tell my parents, nor do I want to. If we did switch, it would be on the news and everything (my dad is the governor of Colorado) and thats even worse. They never even talk about God outside of church. And when were in church, we dont worship, therefore its hard to pray. I cnat talk to leaders about problems or anything. I have to dress up, and I have know idea what the preist is talking about or reading. We sing song that I cant even read the words. I just feel closer to God at christian churches and at youth group.

Im so overwelmed, I dont know what to do.

First- Just know that the churches you want to go to is Protestant. Both parts are Christians, of course. I will be praying you can "switch" over if you want to call it, and I hope that your parents allow you... What you could do is express that you do not enjoy Catholisim, and you want to see what Protestant churches are like... I dunno- I am sure some of the older and wiser people on the boards like asparagus or terrasin or lamb servant and that type have better advice. I guess it would be hard with the situation of your father and all- but if you tell your parents and they dont agree with it, or if they say yes, just know this- even if people in the state find out, all that matters is that you get what you longed for. God bless and I am praying!!!

Wow. I think you need to have some intense time alone with God and see what He wants you to do. Pour your heart out to Him and then really listen to what He says. I know that He wants us to honor our parents. He wants you to grow in Him, too.

I think it's great that your parents are letting you participate in different youth groups.

It could be that right now God wants you to honor them by going to their church, yet He is encouraging them in their spirit to allow you to go to groups where you can grow as a man of God.

I think the most important thing is for you to let God know you trust Him to take care of this. You need to hear what He wants you to do from Him. Then you will have peace.

The Bible says the heart of the king is in His hands. If he wants you in another type of church with your family, He can change their hearts. Talk to Him about it.

The very first thing you need to do is pray. Alot. Next, you need to do what makes you feel closer to God. I know that confronting your parents and your church about this can be tough, but if they care about you they'll understand.

Remember, don't pay lip service, don't be fake. If you don't understand why you're doing something, or don't want to, just don't do it.

Alright, thanks everyone, I was really scared to tell my parents, but thanks.

well, i don't really know what to tell you. i am a catholic as well and i have struggles daily on why i am a catholic and such. i just pray about it. don't do anything rash; be sure it's what God wants and when you are sure about your decision, go ahead with it because it is a call from God. be strong and i'm praying for you!

yes pray.... and denominations always puzzled me. why do denominations matter? if you believe in Christ and that he died and you love Him, then you go to heaven. in the Bible, it doesn't say that only the lutherans or cathelics or baptists will go to heaven. no. when people ask my denomination, i just say, "denominations? i'm a christian."

I like that. We are all apart of the Body of Christ.

I know a guy, called David, he's from one of the heavy Catholic areas in Belfast. I should state now, that many people in Ireland call themselves Protestants or Catholics, without being Christians. Catholics ESPECIALLY. They go to Mass religiously, but a fraction of that amount are saved.

Anyway.
He became a Christian a while ago and goes to his uncles church (who was also a 'Catholic' who got saved). He told his dad and he wasn't too pleased about it to say the least. But it did work out ok! He does go to church all the time now and his dad's ok with it.

God can/will work things out. It may seem scary when you focus on it, but focus on God's power and grace, He CAN get you through this!

I like that. We are all apart of the Body of Christ.
thanks. a house divided against itself cannot stand.

How're things going man?

If you aren't sure that you want to be confirmed catholic then tell your parents just that. Tell them "I am not ready to be confirmed. I want to understand what it means and why it's done so that I can make the choice to be confirmed". This way you can study what the bible says about it first. Do the teachings of the Catholic church line up with what the bible says? Pray and ask God for direction. Let Gods word the bible have the last word. Study, pray some more. Then you can make a decision as to what to do. Also, you can make this decision for yourself but not for your family. There are plenty of politicians who's kids aren't the same religion as they are and yet it isn't the scandal of the century; especialy when it's Cath/Prot. It is a personal choice that each person makes for themselves.

I know a guy, called David, he's from one of the heavy Catholic areas in Belfast. I should state now, that many people in Ireland call themselves Protestants or Catholics, without being Christians. Catholics ESPECIALLY. They go to Mass religiously, but a fraction of that amount are saved.

Anyway.
He became a Christian a while ago and goes to his uncles church (who was also a 'Catholic' who got saved). He told his dad and he wasn't too pleased about it to say the least. But it did work out ok! He does go to church all the time now and his dad's ok with it.

God can/will work things out. It may seem scary when you focus on it, but focus on God's power and grace, He CAN get you through this!

Thats very true, a lot of the people at my church arent even saved. You can tell by the way they act outside of church. I have been Catholic my whole life but it wasnt until two years ago that I got saved. It was at my friends youthgroup, which I have been going to now for 2 years.

people who do all this bad stuff and still claim to be Christian. being a Christian isn't easy, but it is definitely rewarding...

people who do all this bad stuff and still claim to be Christian. being a Christian isn't easy, but it is definitely rewarding...

You got that right :)