if I wanted to do Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) I know there are options besides going to classes. If I were to do RCIA at home off EWTN with Father Corapi would I still be able to be baptized?
2006-08-06 17:23:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
who is Father Corapi?... My gradma did RCIA at home and was baptised 3 months later- they have exceptions for certain people she had a stroke then and was unable to walk.,
2006-08-06 17:37:02 · answer #1 · answered by Sheila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes "We believe in one Baptism"
Catholics have 7 Sacraments we strive for with Baptism as the first.
Baptism's can be performed in a Catholic Church, home, by any Baptized Christian providing they have the proper ointments (So if you were ever Baptized in any other Christian Church ... you most likely will not repeat a Baptism). You're First Communion needs to be administered by a Priest and taken in a Church.
RCIA class is a special way to prepare for these "Rights of Initiation". Part of being Catholic is believing that the Church is every member uniting together while we take the Eucharist. Since many of the RCIA classes pair you up with participating Catholics ... this is preparing you to learn to bond with your fellow Catholics.
Welcome, and God be with you.
2006-08-07 00:36:00 · answer #2 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a community aspect to RCIA that you can't ignore. Contact your local parish and ask them how flexible they might care to be on this. Different parishes also run RCIA somewhat differently.
If I were you, I would just make up my mind to complete the entire program, come what may, and rely on God to make it relevant for you. I'm sure he will.
2006-08-07 04:32:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
go ask your nearest catholic church , they'll be more than happy to give you answers. peace.
2006-08-07 00:35:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋