Raised Baptist but have researched and agree with a lot of the catholic beliefs.Would like to learn more about joining the Catholic Church.
2006-10-01 14:52:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
read books by scott hahn. visit a local parish and talk to a priest. welcome home.
2006-10-01 14:57:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First find the catholic church you want to belong to, then ask the priest for his blessings so you can become a catholic, from that you would be asked to start lessons, it dose take some time but it really is rewarding believe me because I am a convert too 35 years now good luck and may God bless.
2006-10-01 15:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go here to find the nearest Catholic church in your area, along with phone numbers and hours:
http://www.masstimes.org/dotnet/Default.aspx
Call and inquire about RCIA ... which is the way people 1) explore whether Catholicism is right for them and 2) become Catholic.
You may also send me an email along with a shipping address, and I'll send you a free copy of my Catholic Resource CD, which has lots of useful Catholic stuff on it.
2006-10-01 18:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where is the closest Catholic Church? Go there, and go to RCIA. Keep reading Catholic literature, most churches have some available in their vestibules, go to a Catholic shop, order online from Catholic publishers like Ave Maria Press. But go to RCIA.
2006-10-01 14:59:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk into your local Catholic Church on Sunday morning and after the service talk to the guy dressed in what looks like a house coat. He'll be more than happy to help you out.
2006-10-01 14:57:31 · answer #5 · answered by Lynn K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't become a Catholic. I just watched Panorama on BBC1 and the amount of priests being done for pedophilia was disgusting. 4,000 priests in America alone have been accused of pedophilia, and the Catholic church including Pope Benedict XVI tried to cover it up so no one would find out.
2006-10-01 14:59:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are interested in joining or just learning more about the Catholic Church, contact your local parish and ask about information about their RCIA Inquiry group.
You can go and ask any questions you want.
This is the first step in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) but you can stop at any time.
There is no obligation to become a Catholic.
With love and prayers in Christ.
2006-10-01 15:47:42 · answer #7 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just a suggestion, but unless you're chasing a girlfriend; you might want to try Lutheran. The Catholics, like the Baptists have added a lot of rules of their own to the Bilbe, while the Lutherans just follow the word of Christ as written in the Bible. Why would anyone want to pray to the Virgin Mary instead of Jesus?
2006-10-01 14:59:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a priest at your local Catholic parish and ask about the Rite of Christian initiation (RCIA). The RCIA is a religious education and initiation program for adults who wish to become Catholic.
If you wish to learn more about Catholicism on your own, without the commitment of RCIA, you may want to check out 'Catholic Home Study Services' at http://www.amm.org/chss.htm. Coureses and materials are free of charge and they are extremely informative.
2006-10-04 23:24:13 · answer #9 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the local Catholic Church & speak with the priest.
There is a process entitled: RCIA (rite of christian initiation of adults) where you explore the beliefs of the Church.
Another way to learn more is to talk to practicing Catholics.
Good luck.............:-)
2006-10-01 14:56:36 · answer #10 · answered by ThomasR 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, the best source for information on the Catholic church can be found at www.landoverbaptist.org
2006-10-01 15:37:51 · answer #11 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋