I was born as a muslim, never practised it, so I was atheist for most of my life, now I want to become Catholic, what do I do?
2007-02-12 05:23:43 · 11 answers · asked by That Guy! 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Talk to your local parish priest - he'll tell you what to do.
2007-02-12 05:26:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've decided that Catholicism is the specific sect you'd like to convert to (and to be officially on the books for it, not just believing in Catholicism), then look up a local Catholic church in your phone book's yellow pages. Contact that parish, and they can arrange a meeting with a priest to explain what you'll have to do (which for the most part just comes down to a baptism).
Keep in mind though that there are lots of different sects of Christianity, all trying to say their own way is the "right way", and will typically bash Catholicism whenever they get the chance. So be wary of some of the answers you get on this thread.
2007-02-12 13:29:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get hold of a Bible and start reading it - one of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) is a good place to start, because it's all about who Jesus was.
Find some Christians and talk to them about it. Ask if you can go to church with them.
Being a Christian is about having a relationship with God, through Jesus. Please don't think of it as a religion to convert to. It's not about rules and rituals.
2007-02-12 13:29:32 · answer #3 · answered by NatalieR 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research churches in your area. Choose one you are comfortable with after visiting a few. Attend regularely to fellowship with other believers and learn about God. Read the Bible, fellowship with God Himself! Talk to the pastor- or priest- about how you can take the final step.
2007-02-12 13:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a Catholic Church and speak with the priest there.
2007-02-12 13:27:28 · answer #5 · answered by The Pope 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recognize that Jesus came in the flesh and that He rose again after being crucified. Ask Jesus to be your personal savior. The price has already been paid. I would like to suggest you go to a good bible believing church.
2007-02-12 14:12:46 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd have to go ask leaders at a catholic church, but I'm pretty sure you just have to be baptized.
2007-02-12 13:28:34 · answer #7 · answered by Mr.President 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just don't. Save the world from its emotional and ignorant crap.
And learn the metaphor, if you like. But don't do it, please.
Ex-Catholic, only by birth and by being dragged.
2007-02-12 13:27:20 · answer #8 · answered by starryeyed 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
wait a minute
have a check about Islam
then you will be able to have your decision
just admire your mind
please visit this site
www.amrkhaled.net
www.alazhar.org
www.islamqa.com
2007-02-12 13:38:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey that guy!
Just call yourself catholic, why would you need a certificate if you have faith?
2007-02-12 13:27:01 · answer #10 · answered by Julian 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋