In a few weeks, I will start a ''series of talks'' that follow the four main periods in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. By Easter I will have concluded the session ''Period of Enlightment''. What I want to know is: Is this when I will be confirmed into the church? And will this happen together with the other people who are taking these classes to become Catholic?
2006-10-02 09:16:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
At my church, converts are fully confirmed at Easter Vigil (the Saturday night before Easter Sunday), and yes, this will happen with your other RCIA classmates. Your group will likely undergo a First Communion as well as Confirmation, and in the case of those who require it, there may be some Baptism rites, as well. At the last Confirmation ceremony I attended, there were several adult baptisms for those who'd never been baptized before.
2006-10-02 09:19:15 · answer #1 · answered by solarius 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you think that you are ready, then you will receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday night.
You will receive the sacraments of Baptism (unless you are baptized already), Confirmation, and the Eucharist.
This should happen to everyone who is journeying along with you, if they feel they are ready. This is a very personal decision.
Feel free to ask all of these (and any other) questions in your "series of talks."
With love and prayers in Christ.
2006-10-02 23:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
considering the number of people tortured and murdered by the catholic church throughout history, which runs into the millions. Why would anyone want to become catholic and perpetuate such a blatant disregard for human life?
The Christian church (catholic) is possibly the most EVIL organisation there has ever been.
Before you start seeing heavenly bodies and fairies take a good long look at what you are getting into.
Religion serves only one purpose and that is to give power to the people at the top. They don't care about you.
2006-10-03 13:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, at the conclusion of the RCIA program, usually about Easter time, you will be formally received into the Church, make your first Holy Communion, and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. You will also be baptized at that time if you are not already validly baptized, but most Protestant baptisms are recognized by the Catholic Church. Welcome home! My wife and I teach RCIA in our parish.
2006-10-02 16:24:49 · answer #4 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ladyntheuk, Welcome Home!!!
Normally, you will have your Baptism (if you haven't already), first Holy Communion and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil Mass along with the rest of the candidates and catechumens enrolled with you in the RCIA process. This assumes that this is what you ask of the Church.
I look forward to lifting my heart up with yours this Easter!
God Bless,
MoP
2006-10-02 16:30:24 · answer #5 · answered by ManOfPhysics 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you have a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ? i.e, do you love Him with all your heart, and have peace that your sins are forgiven? This is far more important than having the 'Catholic' title.
2006-10-02 17:33:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a true Christian, I would not recommend this, they are not following the true word by praying to Mary in stead of the Lord Jesus, if you read the bible you will see this to be correct
2006-10-02 18:18:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
You'll take your first communion before confirmation and you will all do it together.
2006-10-02 16:18:40 · answer #8 · answered by tucksie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take an alter boy up the aisle.. then your catholic
2006-10-02 16:28:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋