Someone asked the following question on EWTN and received and answer that I'm not too sure of. I have a problem with the priest saying it is a God-given right for parents to raise their children whatever religion they want. Isn't this a heresy? What do you think of this woman's situation. Did she do the right thing?
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Baptize child without parents' consent
Question from Amy on 1/9/2007:
My nieces and nephew are not baptised. Their parents will not be baptizing them anytime soon, if ever. Should I baptize them and take responsibility for their souls, as much as possible (constant prayers, religious gifts, answering their questions, etc.)? Wouldn't the grace received justify this?
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 1/10/2007:
No, you must not violate the right and obligation of parents to see to the religious upbringing of their own children -- this is a God-given right.
It is appropriate for you to encourage (even strongly) the parents to get the children baptized. But it is wrong for you to do this on your own initiative.