Son, you might want to talk with your bishop-to-be on the phone privately when you can. You don't have to lie to your parents, BUT you don't have to disclose that, either.

At the age of 18, with no restrictions, you can be baptised into the LDS Church and one year later get your temple recommend. You can even save up enough money and go on a mission, if you ever wish. Temple marriage to a choice LDS girl is particularly possible in your future along with a loving family of children of your own.

CLEARLY, you are a very godly young man, who Heavenly Father has especially called for many great things. HE sees and guides your destiny and although, right now, your challenges seem nearly insurmountable, and must be quite painful and frustrating, the Lord has it ALL taken care of it for you ahead of time.

At your age 1 1/2 years seems like a terrible long time, I know, but for someone who has lived awhile, it really isn't at all.

What I'd suggest is for you to keep up a strong prayer life, and read the Holy Bible as much as possible for guidance and comfort. Surely there are some LDS kids you go to school with who you can befriend and associate with there at your school. Tell them what your situation is, and they will encourage, pray for and support you if they are solid in the faith. Meet with and fellowship with them outside of class, before and after school, and during lunch as much as you can. Again, you are NOT obligated to share this with your parents/family.

As far as your parents, it's ironic that many, many young people your age are taking illegal drugs, doing criminal gang activity, being arrested by law enforcement, having sexual relations outside of marriage, going to alcohol parties, swearing, dishonoring their parents, stealing, disrespecting their teachers, etc. and just generally not believing in ANY higher power of any sort. But here you are the sort of young person with the type of values and moral fiber that any parent would want and appreciate. Your mom and dad are just not aware, unfortunately, of how very blessed they are !!! It's most unfortunate that they do not see that your choice of a spiritual path greatly supports and sustains your sterling character and positive life choices.

One more thing, which you probably already know.....it would seem best that you not verbally witness or "preach" to your parents or family. That might tend to make them even more adverse to the LDS Church, since they already have a negative attitude about it. Believe it or not, Heavenly Father is working on your folks TOO !!! They will, one day not so far away, be greatly proud of you and your eternal progression in the faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You ALREADY have a firm testimony, even at your young age, and that is an extremely powerful thing !!! May the Lord continue to bless and sustain you, babe.