I've looked at these threads for a while and have had several replies, but hesitated at first (I'm a conservative cradle Catholic 'round here
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I guess my first thought would be "don't put the cart before the horse". If you're truly with your heart, faith and concious wanting to raise your child(ren) within the Catholic Faith I would start at square one (this would work with your own path towards becoming Catholic if that is your wish at some point).
Square one, do the research to find out the faith based reasons for those things you differ in. Even if you don't agree, have the knowledge from all sides. If it's the Faith you want to raise a child in, regardless if you yoursefl choose to become Catholic, you'll want to have that foundation for them. It's hard to talk to anything without truly knowing the answers from all sides. You'll be asked to Baptize your child, you will be asked to essentially say "I do" to key, critical examples of faith. Maybe now find out what they are, what it means and how you will raise your child within those examples. As your child grows he/she will need preparation and guidance towards other sacraments. "Little ones" IMO just need the solid foundation of faith they see by thier parents example, by their churches example, by participating in their faith. Little ones won't understand and shouldn't have to understand how an adult reconciles their issues with faith. As a child grows older, becomes more aware of politics, world issues and how their faith may or may not play a part then be open to thier opinions and share your own.
Now that's just my take on it, but overall I think we all have to go into it wanting it for the right and real reasons. Thankfully religion isn't something we're forced to do or that we need to do for ease, family resume, or for fitting into a particular box. Life's hard enough to add something into the mix just becuase, yah know!? It's good you're asking yourself and your hub these questions now, it shows care and concern that many just don't take into consideration nowadays.
