2006-10-19 14:19:17 · 25 answers · asked by Lucy Lu 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Currently, the Catholic Church has a program called Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA. This is a year-long program where the candidate learns the teachings of the Catholic Church, and are initiated into the Church on Easter Sunday.
To find out more, you would go to your local Catholic Church, and talk to the priest, or religious education office. They will direct you further.
2006-10-19 14:24:51 · answer #1 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Call the local parish you would be joining - they should have an RCIA (Right of Christian Initiation of Adults) program for you. At our church the RCIA candidates are called out of church at a certain point during mass where they go to reflect on the readings and learn about some of the tenets of the Catholic faith. This goes on weekly for a few months - maybe 4 or 5. Then around Easter you go through a service (often as a part of the Easter Vigil service) at which you become a confirmed Catholic.
Best of luck!
2006-10-19 21:24:49 · answer #2 · answered by Kris 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not exactly sure even though I am one and have taught the sacraments. I think you would need to see a priest and he would tell you what you'd have to do to convert. You'd have to attend RCIA classes, which I think is something like the Rite of Catholic Initiation something. Basically, they would tell you what you would have to do to become Catholic and what you could not do as one. Then, you would have to profess the Nicene Creed. Probably on Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil, you would receive the sacraments you have not already received, probably Holy Communion and Confirmation. You'd have the Sacrament of Reconciliation before this since it is private. You'd be baptized, too, if you have not yet been baptized.
2006-10-19 21:23:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do your homework on what Catholics believe. If after doing your homework you realize you don't want women to be able to hold any say or real power in your religion, and you hate people and want to condem others as much as Catholics do, go to a church and get Baptized. You'll probably need a sponsor or "God Parents". There are 6 other sacraments after that...Reconciliation...Holy Eucharist or Communion...Confirmation (not as good s a bar/bat mitzvah)...Marriage...Last Rights (a blessing right before you die) and for men only....becoming a priest... there's aname for it, bit I don't know it. You'll also have to learn the Mass and all the prayers (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Act of Contrition, Nicene Creed, pray the Rosary), all the Saints, Holy Days of Obligation, no meat Fridays, especially in lent. Good luck and may the force be with you.
2006-10-19 21:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by my2sense 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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.
2006-10-19 23:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, contact a local priest and tell him of your intention. You will be required to take RCIA courses for a while. You will be asked about your baptism, and if you have not been baptized properly (according to Catholic doctrine), you may need to be baptized. After you have taken RCIA courses, you will be confirmed and take your First Communion. Confirmations are often celebrated at Easter Vigil (the Saturday night before Easter).
2006-10-19 21:24:28 · answer #6 · answered by solarius 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stop by or phone your local Catholic church and they will tell you everything you need to know. They have classes for adults who wish to join the church, and you will have to be brought up to speed with your Sacraments. First Communion, Reconciliation, Confirmation....and even Baptism if you have never been baptized. Sometimes you can work one on one with a catechist if you don't want to do it with a group.
2006-10-19 21:23:09 · answer #7 · answered by fearslady 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you have a Catholic friend or relative, tell them of your interest.
If not, go to a Catholic church in your neighborhood and tell the priest you want to convert and ask what is the procedure.
2006-10-19 21:22:08 · answer #8 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
See a Priest
2006-10-19 21:21:50 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First...what a wonderful idea. Your immediate answer is to simply go to the nearest Catholic church and ask about the RCIA program. RCIA stands for the Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults. Please visit the church, it is a wonderful experience. God bless you!
2006-10-19 21:24:49 · answer #10 · answered by Nuk.Nuk.Nuk 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋