Are You a “Child of God”?

When we’re baptized, we become adopted sons or daughters of God. We become “children of God”. So… does that mean we aren’t children of God before that? And if we aren’t… what are we?

Today, Fr. Mike explains to us how baptism makes us “partners in the divine nature”, so that we can truly call God our Father.

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[jessiearmstrong]

Guys I’m less than 2 weeks away from being baptised in the church, my joy and excitement cannot be understated… praying for others like me going through RCIA and those coming back for confirmation. God bless ❤️

[sillymousey]

where are my RCIA homies at?? im so excited to be baptized this April, God willing :)

[ayngemac]

i was baptized when i was ten years old. it was the happiest day of my life. it felt so magical and i was absolutely euphoric. i vividly remember how warm and silky and sparkly the water was, and how bizarrely pleasant it was to be damp afterward, and how i could see the dust motes in the air because of the heavenly light that shone down on us through the stained glass windows. i even remember how they explained that we were going to suffer and probably die for choosing Jesus and we had to be sure and I was completely positive about it and cried "YES!!!" people would be so much happier if they realized that the only soulmate there is is JESUS.

[laurieharris]

Baptism is the greatest gift my parents gave to me as a 5 month old on 12/21/1958; my mother was Protestant and my father was Catholic yet my mom married in the Catholic Church behind the altar rail in 1956 and promised to raise us Catholic, and she did; she was a huge part of my reversion to my Catholic faith for the last 6 years of her life before she died at the age of 93. Baptize your children and like my mom and dad, be humble and grateful in all circumstances 😊❤️🙏Thank you Fr Mike and thank you mom and dad for keeping your promise to God.

[Casual_Goof]

I’m going through RCIA, and I’m so profoundly grateful, happy, and excited! I feel like this is the first time in a long, long time where I’m truly LIVING, and it’s all by the Grace of God!

[geraldinemolitoris]

Yes! This is why our family tradition is to treat our baptism day like a birthday… Don’t forget your baptism day! If you were baptized as an infant, ask your parents if you don’t know. Celebrate 🎉

[judym.]

I catechize children age 3-12 and it is terrifying to see the absence of grace in children who are not baptized and whose parents are not seeking it for their child. I see children who cannot look at a crucifix, who say can you take the voices out of my head, and who manifest stomach aches at catechism time. It is heartbreaking. Please pray for the unbaptized.

[bernerandgoldenmom]

I was baptized when I was 10 days old, but it wasn't until I was a Church sponsor to an RCIA catechumen that I understood the full weight of what that meant. In one sense, I felt like I was being baptized all over again, but in another, much more glorious sense, I realized the fire of the Holy Spirit had burned within me so strongly because I was His real daughter. Still gives me chills remembering that Easter Vigil. God's wonders never cease to amaze and thrill us.

[shirleywalters]

It is such a heavy cross to carry when your children would not baptize their children and now those children (my grandchildren) won’t baptize their children (my great grandchildren). I continue to pray always that at some point they will. Praying as St Monica did for her son. Please pray for all of the unbaptized. In my heart I know that God looks at all those who aren’t baptized and say “Mine”. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[IK]

Hi Fr. Mike. Can you please make a new video about why we shouldn't miss Holy Mass on Sunday and importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Both topics in one video, maybe?
Sadly I have friends and family who think it's not a big deal to miss Sunday Mass and that confession is not necessary, even though they are Catholic.
I'm sure there are many Catholics who think the same. The reason I'm asking you is because you explain everything so beautifully, with charity, but firm in what our Church teaches.
God bless you Fr. Mike and thank you for all you do.

[Sheilamarie]

Baptized as an infant into the Catholic Church, Praise God! Christ's true Church!

[MR-srgh]

Perfect time to mention Catechism in a year Podcast for anyone who wants to learn more!

[barbraluce]

For whom Jesus died for our Salvation. Baptism is a beautiful miracle.

[Bigchilezlife]

Hi Father!! I’m on Day 32 of the CIY!! And it’s just mind blowing!!!!

Hope I can meet you Father or Talk to you. ❤️

[scaryspyce]

I watched this in RCIA tonight. I thank Fr. Mike for staying with traditional teachings. Universalism was taught in my old church and that is not biblical. There are hard teachings that we would like to not think about. Many of us love people who reject the opportunity to become part of God's family. But truth is truth. Fr. Mike teaches truth firmly but always with great love. It is important to know truth so we can continue to pray and make sacrifices for those people who decline the invitation to baptism.

[Elvisspec]

Praise God in Jesus Christ! our Savior! ❤✝

[maryjojohnson]

I baptized my grandson with my daughter’s approval even though she has abandoned the Catholic Church. I pray for my kids - my son says he is on the fence and my daughter has a fractured faith. God has brought me through terminal cancer with the brilliant miracle of remission. And yet my children fail to see God’s blazing mercy. Prayers continue for all.

[CWfNv]

Thanks, Fr Mike, this is incredible to understand and take in. Thank you for your efforts to explain our faith. God Bless. Claire.

[beth]

Thank you FatherMike. I needed to hear this message today.

[pookiewookie]

BLESS YOU & all the people that guided you on your yourney to grow closer to God, getting you baptised & becoming the priest you are today. THANK YOU. If you could only measure my gratitude... I am & feel so grateful. Love your neighbour as you love yourself... I am going to do a prayer for you father Mike Schmitz. You have no idea how much you are doing the Lord's work. Hope to talk to you in life in heaven or in earth one day God willing. Probably in Heaven though I live on another continent :p .