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Dear Kolleen,
Thanks for you question.
The answer is yes, you son has to attend CCD in
order to receive the Sacraments.
But if you please, I'd like to challenge you a bit
by asking you to ponder a few questions.
- Since, neither you or your husband practice your
faith, why is it important to you that your son receive
the Sacraments?
Sacraments are not simply tradition or rites of passage.
The Church isn't a lodge or social club. Sacraments
are encounters with Christ through the ministry of
the Church. They are Spiritual realities, not excuses
to dress up nice and throw a party where family
members bring presents.
So, if you actually believe in the Sacraments, then
I suggest you first set the example for your son
and return to the sacraments yourself. If you don't
know your faith well enough to understand it, then
do something about. Study
your faith so you can pass it on to your son.
CCD classes are only meant to re-enforce the Catholic
upbringing a child is getting at home. Kids can go
to CCD every week, but:
- if they don't see their parents pray
- if they don't see their parents go to Church,
or
- if they don't hear their parents mention God
or Jesus without cursing, then CCD does little
good.
So while I applaud your desire to see your son
receive the sacraments, please remember, it's not
about some ritual passing.
If you are going to do
this, do it right!
John
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