What is the process to convert to the Catholic Faith?
2006-09-04 14:22:20 · 16 answers · asked by ? 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
sorry I asked, really.
2006-09-04 14:34:37 · update #1
Lessons. It takes a while. Talk to a priest.
2006-09-04 14:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not exactly. I know you would have to take some classes either in a group or with a priest, probably to explain how Catholicism is different to others. Eventually, you would have to profess the Creed in front of a priest, be baptized if you haven't been, and probably receive First Communion and Confirmation because you are an adult at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. All of those teaching would be done at the same time rather than spread out like it is for a child. I am sure you are aware that you wouldn't have to "put aside the bible" and the sacrament, though they may have come later, have a base in the bible. Are you thinking of converting? Why?
2006-09-04 14:27:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
All these answers are sooo funny. The Catholic church is just like any other Christian church. EXCEPT it is not as long (doesn't take up your whole day) AND you don't have to recruit people like many other churches out there. LOL. I have nothing against Christian churches. Because, we believe in the same thing, but almost all my Christian friends are always trying to get me to join their church so we can go to functions or church groups or something. They are sweet to offer but i'm very happy being Catholic.
I NEVER have to give money unless i want to, I am never in church for more than an hour unless i want to, I don't have to hang out with only other Catholics and it is not a social event. Going to mass is a holy event, you are witnessing the eucharist and receiving Christ in the communion.
I would never want to leave the Catholic church because it is so relaxed and kick-back. No one has ever told me what to believe or how to believe it. In fact, my thoughts and views do stray from the Bible, I am human. But our priest welcomes questions and debates. It's so cool.
You just have to take RCIA (some night classes) but you can walk into any Catholic church and will feel welcomed and you can just stay and pray and watch until you decide to join.
:) Take care.
2006-09-04 14:55:04 · answer #3 · answered by K Z G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People who choose to convert to Catholicism from another faith(whether or not they are Christian), must first take the RCIA programme.
RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initian of Adults. It starts in September, & it teaches those who are interested in the Catholic faith, all that the Church teaches.
The RCIA programme concludes during the Easter Vigil Mass, where the candidate receives Baptism, & their First Communion(they are later Confirmed during Pentecost).
2006-09-04 14:36:26 · answer #4 · answered by clusium1971 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When someone is interested in joining or just learning more about the Catholic Church, they contact their local parish and ask about information about their RCIA Inquiry group.
Then they can go and ask any questions they want.
This is the first step in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) but they can stop at any time.
There is no obligation to become a Catholic.
With love and prayers in Christ.
2006-09-04 16:55:22 · answer #5 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to expect wisecrack answers on YA, goes with the territory. you will have to go through RCIA, which teaches you about Catholicism. You get your theology right from the start, and while I'm not Catholic myself, I have nothing against RC faith. I think you'll enjoy the class. May God bless you.
2006-09-04 14:44:58 · answer #6 · answered by ccrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the main suitable thank you to income concerning to the Catholic faith is to pass by way of RCIA (ceremony of Christian Initiation for Adults) training. you will learn the history of the Catholic Church and the significant ideals that we carry. Then, on the tip of the training, you're able to have the prospect to connect the Church in case you nonetheless desire to. call your nearest Catholic Church and locate out while the training start up. they often start up interior the autumn, which you will could desire to make that decision very quickly. i think of you will relish RCIA and gaining wisdom of concerning to the Catholic faith. God bless you on your religious adventure! Edit: regrettably, there'll constantly be anti-Catholic bigots in this communicate board and in real life. Pray for them that they could learn how to love Christ and imitate Him.
2016-10-01 07:53:37 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.ecatholic2000.com/rcia/rcia.shtml
Try this site. You go to classes for a while and make up your mind in the end if you wish to convert or not.
Peace Be With You,
Debra
2006-09-04 14:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One needs to put the Bible aside. One needs to not fully trust in Jesus Christ and base their salvation on works. One needs to worship mere men as infalliable. One needs to believe a human man is necessary for forgiveness of sins. One needs to deny the bloody and power hungery history.
This is a start. Check out, A Woman Rides the Beast by Dave Hunt.
2006-09-04 14:25:53 · answer #9 · answered by Mike A 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
$$$$$ and a bunch of weird sacraments. i was in and now i am out. convert atheist. you get a better more realistic understanding of the beauty of this world without all the made up nonsense.
2006-09-04 14:26:13 · answer #10 · answered by simianfever 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋