I was baptized as a baby but never confirmed. I picked a confirmation name though, but I didn't want to go through w/ it. (My parents were pretty lenient). I'm 25, so what do I have to do now to become Catholic? Also, can't I just go to church & sit in on services w/o fully becoming a Catholic or am I unwelcome? Thanks everyone.
2006-08-15 08:42:54 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Anyone is welcome to go to Mass and participate (not just sit in).
Have you received First Communion yet?
Call your local parish, explain your situation, and they will let you know what your choices are.
With love and prayers in Christ.
2006-08-15 16:28:31 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was raised Episcopalian (Catholic Light), and I am married to a Catholic woman. I was able to be married in the Catholic Church, and I am welcome to attend Catholic services. I believe that confirmation is for younger (pre-teen/teen) members of congregation to prepare for accepting their first Communion. If you were baptized in a Catholic Church as a baby, then you are Catholic and will be welcomed with open arms. If you have a specific church that you are considering joining, then you may want to ask about an Adult Confirmation class, but either way, you should feel free to attend a Catholic service regularly.
2006-08-15 08:59:26 · answer #2 · answered by Poopie Johnson 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You would be welcomed back to services, and these are just a part of the seven sacraments. It's expected of you to make you a fulfilled Catholic but you can be considered one anyhow. If you had to have all seven many would not be considered as one sacrament is to be doused in Holy Oil which happens on one's death bed. Another is matrimony which many don't keep, and another is Holy Orders which is joining in the brotherhood of Eucharistic Ministers and pledging your time to the church something the select few do. There are the more noticeable most catholics do exercise such as receiving the Holy Eucharist and Baptism and Confirmation around Junior year in the U.S. but go attend and you CAN be confirmed later in life much like you can get baptized or married later in life. :)
2006-08-15 08:52:13 · answer #3 · answered by laydlo 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You are catholic. You just aren't a confirmed catholic. In order for you to be a confirmed catholic, you would need to take confirmation classes available through a catholic church. If you haven't had your first communion, you could get that when you are confirmed.
Keep in mind, some catholic churches will not allow you to get married in church without being confirmed first.
Hopes this helps.
2006-08-15 08:51:42 · answer #4 · answered by gtn 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You are first baptized in the church This is your parents decision typically as a child. To be confirmed in the Catholic church, it is your decision, in which they consider you old enough to determine your religious beliefs, to continue with Catholic learning or to change.
2006-08-15 08:48:38 · answer #5 · answered by KelP 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a Catholic, and my family is involved in a lot of aspects of Catechism. You are more than welcome in church, and as long as you had First Communion, you can ever partake in the Eucharist. However, to complete your Catholic growth, you should sign up at a church for an RCIA class whcih is an adult Catecethical class. I you happen to live in MD, email me at seahawksm@msn.com and I can put you in touch with some really great churches. Good luck, and congratulations on your decision to complete your development as an adult Catholic!
2006-08-15 08:50:15 · answer #6 · answered by But why is the rum always gone? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You've been a Catholic since the day you were baptized. You can go to church all the times you want.
2006-08-15 08:48:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In theory you are still a Christian, but you've never really been singled out as an adult within the community since you haven't gotten your confirmation. If I were you I would definitely go to Sunday services and I would ask about it to a minister there soon since confirmation usually takes place in the fall at least where I live. But they should be willing to do something for you since you were participating but then you sort of lost out on it.
2006-08-15 08:51:06 · answer #8 · answered by I want my *old* MTV 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You don't HAVE to be confirmed to be Catholic. It's highly recomended because it makes you stronger but not fully necessary. My mom wasn't confirmed until she was 30 (that was 18 years after she was baptised) Just go talk to your Bishop and I'm sure he'll be happy to do it for you but you are still Catholic even without being confirmed. What do you think little kids are who are too young to be confirmed are?
2006-08-15 08:50:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You are welcomed in a Catholic church any time. If you do wan to continue with your faith, you can get confirmed, go to the parsih office and inquire about this. Did you do a first communion? If not, I believe that is a requirement for confirmation.
Then you'll be all set and be a full blown Catholic.
2006-08-15 08:50:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Sure you can still go to Church without being fully Catholic. It's just stupid, though, having a confimation name without going through the sacrament. Besides, the beauty of being a Catholic is getting to go through all those wonderful sacraments!
2006-08-15 08:49:07 · answer #11 · answered by teh_sexi_hotttie 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋