sunday and take the holy communion.
2006-11-09 06:09:29 · 11 answers · asked by Vijay 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Call your closest Parish office and ask for the Director of Adult Formation and they will talk to you about RCIA (as previously mentioned).
This is a good process (and required for those not Baptized), you will get a lot out of it, I know I did.
Yes, attend mass at least every Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation, but you will NOT be allowed to take Holy Communion until AFTER you are Baptized and Confirmed (which will take place at the Easter Vigil - the Saturday before Easter Sunday).
Welcome Home
David
2006-11-09 06:15:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
What are you now? Were you *never* baptized?? How old are you now?
Depending on your answers (if you were never baptized and you are an adult), the prior answer about contacting a Priest and taking the required RCIA classes is the proper way to go about it.
As for attending Mass - I would begin doing that immediately....but you may not receive Holy Communion until after you have been Baptized and receive Confirmation...
God bless you.
2006-11-09 06:18:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
All the prior answers told you everything you need to know about RCIA. You'll learn a LOT in that class. When I took it about 25 years ago there were just 4 of us in it, all non-Catholic. A couple of years ago my wife wanted to know more about the Catholic faith so I suggested she take it and I would take it with her---it's not just for non-Catholics. There were about 30 people in the class, ranging from teen to upper 70's in age, all ethnic groups, all colors and all religions. There were several of us Catholics in there attending class either for our own benefit or attending with a spouse or friend.
The classes are pretty informal--the main thing you're in the classes for is to learn about the Catholic Church. And don't forget, there is no such thing as a dumb question. You can ask whatever you want and no one will take offense or laugh.
Congratulations! I hope everything works out for you!
2006-11-09 06:25:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 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.
2006-11-09 15:51:27 · answer #4 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For what reason do you want to be baptized? Do you really know? What is leading you to want this? Do you have full understanding of what getting baptized means? Where is your faith and what is your knowledge of baptism? Where are you in your faith and understand of this step in faith?
If you do not understand any of these then you are looking to baptized for the wrong reason. It is not something to be taken likely and it is not a status symbol for going to church. It is a statement of faith and are you fully understanding what that statement is? Don't worry so much about the churches procedures but worry about if you are really ready or not. That is the most important part.
2006-11-09 06:36:34 · answer #5 · answered by Dead Man Walking 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call the nearest Roman Catholic Church and ask to speak with someone about R.C.I.A. (if you ask for Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults, some may not recognize it immediately, but RCIA definately will be).
2006-11-09 06:11:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Baptism--Roman Catholic View
I. What is This Sacrament Called?
1214 This sacrament is called Baptism, after the central rite by which it is carried out: to baptize (Greek baptizein) means to "plunge" or "immerse"; the "plunge" into the water symbolizes the catechumen's burial into Christ's death, from which he rises up by resurrection with him, as "a new creature." Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 342, Doubleday, New York, 1995.
1237 Since Baptism signifies liberation from sin and its instigator the devil, one or more exorcisms are pronounced over the candidate. The celebrant then anoints him with the oil of catechumens, or lays his hands on him, and he explicitly renounces Satan. Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 348 , Doubleday, New York, 1995.
1239 The essential rite of the sacrament follows: Baptism properly speaking. It signifies and actually brings about death to sin and entry into the life of the Most Holy Trinity through configuration to the Paschal mystery of Christ. Baptism is performed in the most expressive way by triple immersion in the baptismal water. However, from ancient times it has also been able to be conferred by pouring water three times over the candidate's head. Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 348, Doubleday, New York, 1995.
"Baptism restores supernatural life. Without that life, man does not have the capacity to enjoy heaven. Adults gain the life of grace by an act of perfect contrition or pure love of God ("baptism of desire"). Infants are incapable of such an act of the will; unbaptized babies cannot go to heaven but in their state of "limbo" do not suffer in any way."
2.While the word mystery is used not only of these rites, but also with other meanings with reference to revelations of and about God and to God's mystical interaction with creation, the word sacrament (Latin: a solemn pledge), the usual term in the West, refers specifically to these rites.
Baptism is the first sacrament of Christian initiation, the basis for all the other sacraments. Catholics consider baptism conferred in most Christian denominations "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" (cf. Matthew 28:19) to be valid, since the effect is produced through the sacrament, independently of the faith of the minister, though not of the minister's intention. As stated in the Nicene Creed, Baptism is "for the remission of sins", not only personal sins, but also of original sin, which it remits even in infants who have committed no actual sins. Expressed positively, remission of sins means bestowal of the sanctifying grace by which the baptized person shares the life of God. The initiate "puts on Christ" (Galatians 3:27), and is "buried with him in baptism ... also raised with him through faith in the working of God" (Colossians 2:12).
2006-11-09 06:36:10 · answer #7 · answered by E Blizzle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is so great- Welcome to the Catholic community. Contact a parish priest in your community he will know what must be done for you particular circumstance. Knowing God, his son and Our Blessed Mother will be a great source of comfort and strength for you throughout your lifetime. Always pray.
2006-11-09 06:23:14 · answer #8 · answered by witchway 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
welcome, welcome, welcome! one of the best parts about being Catholic is the ablity to actually, if time permits, attend mass daily, worshiping and glorifying Jesus every day and partaking in His Holy Communion!
Contact your local parish and they will be able to get you into the RCIA classes and by Holy Saturday - the Vigil Mass for Easter Sunday - you will be sahring in His glorious Ressurection!!
God Bless
YSIC!
2006-11-09 06:21:28 · answer #9 · answered by Marysia 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with JP you can also go to your nearest Catholic church and ask to speak to the Parish Priest in person.
2006-11-09 06:19:45 · answer #10 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋