About This Quote
The Church is always concerned with how it affects children. The Church has long recognized the importance of making sure that children are raised in a way that will lead them to choose the Christian Faith on their own. This is why, for example, the Church does not force baptism on anyone at an earlier age than what is absolutely necessary. The Church also refuses to teach children anything that would not be beneficial for them in the future.
And it’s true that the Church has always sought ways to introduce children to Christian teaching and existence without hindering their ability to make an informed choice about their lives later. Even if someone were raised as a pagan or catechumen, they would not be baptized without first making an informed decision.
Some Similar Quotes
- If he’s not calling you, it’s because you are not on his mind. If he creates expectations for you, and then doesn’t follow through on little things, he will do same for big things. Be aware of this and realize that he’s okay with disappointing...
- Therefore, dear Sir, love your solitude and try to sing out with the pain it causes you. For those who are near you are far away.. and this shows that the space around you is beginning to grow vast.. be happy about your growth, in...
- I'm about to make a wild, extreme and severe relationship rule: the word busy is a load of crap and is most often used by assholes. The word "busy" is the relationship Weapon of Mass Destruction. It seems like a good excuse, but in fact...
- No matter how old you are now. You are never too young or too old for success or going after what you want. Here’s a short list of people who accomplished great things at different ages1) Helen Keller, at the age of 19 months, became...
- Now very much against her will, she thought of the way Jace had looked at her then, the blaze of faith in his eyes, his belief in her. He had always thought she was strong. He had showed it in everything he did, in every...