I’m an irish catholic, and my family is huge lol. I don’t think it’s because we’re catholic though, everyone in my family just enjoys having a large family.
You don’t really get any comments when you’re in Ireland, but I live in London, so the irish-catholic comments are pretty much to the regular.

I think that so great to have the kids dress alike like there dad. What fun memory there going to remember later in life.

I live in Arizona and most of the time, families of more than 3 kids are assumed to be mormon, followed by Catholic

Congrats to Chris and his family. Love the guy….

Just an FYI Maddie, Chris was born and raised in Winnetka, Illinois (an upscale Chicago suburb) not New Zealand.

I think it is great that Chris O’Donnel and wife have a big family. I came from a family of 5 children and I turned out just fine. Also, the Duggars are an awesome family. They have proven (as I have suspected) that even a child from a big family can receive love and attention if the parents are willing to put in the hard work. They are doing a better job than some people who only have 1-2 children. Bravo,Duggars.

Believe me, the comments are annoying even if you are Catholic, in fact, perhaps more so. I was one of seven, and I am, in fact Irish Catholic, but it is very annoying to be asked such a personal question as what your religion is and have people make assumptions about it based on open observations such as family size. To me it’s no different than making other stereotypical judgments based on appearance or race. I try to make light of it, but every time I’m asked the question I feel kind of offended. Bottom line, it is a rude question.

Regarding Italy, the one-child family is almost the norm; fertility rates there are @1.2 children per family, I think the lowest in Europe. Also, the Catholic Church does allow natural, or “rhythm method” birth control, which is simply no sex during ovulation.

I’m one of seven and I have a huge extended family. We are all Irish Catholics. It’s great having a big family. Don’t stop now! Once you have one kid you shouldn’t stop because nobody ever says that they are upset to have a baby. They are always great and once you have one, you’re live revolves around them anyways. You seem to have a great family Chris. My family has a lot of the same names as you.

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The Halloween comment was classic, I remember me and my brothers were always in search of the ‘rich houses’. The Irish Catholic comment is very annoying if you’re not Catholic.My parents have nine kids, and the first thing people ask is ‘You’re Irish Catholic?’ the second quickly being “Are they all by the same mother/father?’ But, you get used to it after awhile. We are Irish, though lol.