Should I Convert to Catholisism??

Question

I am a young unwed mother, and my entire life my own mother spoke to me of the evils of the catholic church. However, my boyfriend of almost 2 years is catholic, and I love the values him and his family share. And I want to give my child(ren) the solid foundation of faith that I never had. And I sure could've used it during my seriously messed up childhood! But it is a big step.

I believe in God.
I believe in prayer.
But can I truly become whole-heartedly catholic?? I want to...but I'm scared.

Has anyone else done it? Was it hard leaving old beliefs behind? Also, my mother doesn't approve, so I would only have my boyfriend's catholic family as my support system...would you do it in my shoes???

Answer 1

I am a convert to Catholicism. You should convert to Catholicism only if and when you can honestly say, "I believe and profess all that the holy Catholic Church believes, teaches, and proclaims to be revealed by God." (this profession is part of the reception rite)

When you want to shout that from the rooftops, then you will be ready to be received into the One True Church.

Answer 2

I would convert to Catholicism. It is a good religion. It takes care of the flock. You will have the Pope as your Holy Father. You will have the nuns and the priests as your family or support system along with all your brother and sisters in the Catholic faith. You will have Mary as your mother and best friend. You will get to know your guardian angel better. You will have the saints and angels and the poor souls of purgatory interceding and praying for you. If your boyfriend is a good boy, not an alcoholic, not a gambler, addict or wife beater, etc. If you can believe in all that the Catholic Church teaches including going to mass on Sundays and all her teachings, then, study your Catechism, get to know Jesus and convert when you are ready. Ask Mama Mary to help you find the true Catholic faith. She will help you do the right thing. Pray as often as you can. Good luck. God bless you and welcome to the Catholic faith!!! It's great try it.

Answer 3

If your boyfriend is such a good Catholic boy, why hasn't he married you? I assume that he is the father of your child. Do you go to church with him? Have you been to a RC church? Are you going to marry him? If you are going to marry him, converting to the RC church would be a good thing. There is nothing wrong with it and your mother will still love you once she gets over the shock. I am Anglo-Catholic or what is called a High Church Episcopalian , so I think that the RC church is a very good church. I disagree with some of their views of women, but other than that their theology is good. Better than being a Fundamentalist, who by the way are the ones telling you all the evil things about the RC church. They are wrong, don't listen to them. And if that boyfriend is a good person, doesn't beat you, cheat on you, or drink like a fish, tell him to marry you. And live happily ever after.

Answer 4

No, you should not by any means be a part of the Catholic organization, way too much wrong there according to the Bible. I was raised Catholic and from reading the Bible know to many things wrong but I can name a few basic ones; call no man father--Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.But the Catholics call a priest father
No mediator but Jesus Christ----1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Yet this church commonly uses Mary,Peter, Christopher,Matthew, and all the other dead saints to pray to depending on your needs.
Catholic church did cause the inquisitions during the Dark Ages killing many many Christians for not confessing the church, killing rich people to get their property, killed Joan of Ark as a witch. Has riches, land, and money beyond any other churches wildest dreams, but oppresses the poor to give money.
Teach men and women not to marry where nothing in the Bible says to do this. Causing many priests to be sexual predators.
Teach it is OK to kiss idols and bow down before an Idol when this is against the 10 commandments, actually the first.
Teach that whatever the Pope says is the voice of God and his words are infallible, also he wears a crown that adds up to 666 in Roman numerals and means in Latin--In place of Christ which is blaspheme. The Catholic church is why America purposed to seperate church and state, because the beginnings of the Catholic church was the marriage of Pagan Rome and Christianity, by a pagan ruler, I do not mean to run this in the ground but that church is farther from God than the Devil is.
Find a church that believes more of the Bible, read your Bible and do as God leads you not any man.

Answer 5

The Holy Catholic Church is the pearl of great price described in the Bible. The Bible tells us when we find it we must go and sell all we have and purchase it. Not literally of course, but what the Holy Bible tells us is that possessing the fullness of truth is worth any sacrifice. The fullness of God's truth can be found only in the one true Church Jesus Christ personally founded for you, the Holy Catholic Church.

Your boyfriend can speak to his priest, or you can yourself, about entering the RICA program, a series of instructional sessions which will lead directly to your receiving the Sacraments and being formally accepted as a member of God's Church. I have taught this program for many years. In the RCIA you will discover the wondrous gifts God has provided for you in His Holy Church, and be able to dispel the many foolish myths that have arisen about God's Church - like those mentioned in the post above. You are not alone. Over a million adults discovered the fullness of Christian truth and converted to the Holy Catholic Church last year. If you need any additional information, you can email me. [e-mail]
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Answer 6

The Catholic Church is, fundamentally a very conservative church. It does NOT beleive in children out of wedlock and it would be my experience that no matter how hard you tried they may not fully accept you.

Since you haven't had a lot of experience with churches, try differenct services in your community that are Christian. There are traditional and modern services in almost every denomination.

However if you are truly serious about the Church then you need to have a heart to heart with the Priest. Only he can answer your questions.

Answer 7

Go for it.I'm not Roman Catholic, but its a fine church with great traditions.You won't regret it.You don't have to be obsessive or anything, a church is just a place where people who want to pray together instead of by themselves go.
It also helps to have some similar values in a relationship.So start memorizing the Hail Mary! God Bless and God luck.

Answer 8

I am Catholic. The Catholic Church is not evil, It is a great religion that accepts everyone. I've heard we do more ritual things than some christian churches, like kneeling at certain times and saying prayers out loud at certain times.

Answer 9

You have to compare what scripture says and see if it lines up with the Catholic church doctrine. I myself wouldn't convert.
I know quite a few people that have left the Catholic Church because of doctrine.
You have to follow your heart and ask for guidance and not do it because your boyfriend is Catholic or because of the family values his family has, any good Christian family has good family values, or at least they should have
This will take some studying and research on your behalf, and lots of prayer.

Answer 10

Don't do it for your children, your mother, your boyfriend, or your neighbor's cat. If you want to convert, you have to do it for yourself. You have to feel a deep connection with the religion. Do not convert if you do not agree with all of its aspects!
If you feel you need a religion, explore! Even if you find a deep connection with Orthodox Judaism or Hinduism, at least you have a faith that is perfect for you and you're not in it just to make people happy.
I'm 17 and have been raised Catholic all of my life. For at least five years I've been confused about it and last year I found something that suits me-- Reform Judaism. It fits me, as much as I know about it. I would never stay Catholic because it makes me unhappy. If I feel better somewhere else, that's where I'll go.