How long does it take to convert to Catholicism from a Protestant religion?

Answer 1

You will have to attend a series of RCIA courses first. You will also need to be baptized (if you haven't been already) and confirmed. It's not an automatic process. The time can vary depending upon the person. I know one man who was kept waiting for a few years because the priest felt he wasn't ready, but normally, it goes much quicker than that. The courses will take several months. Figure on the whole process taking around a year, maybe a bit more or a bit less, depending upon your situation.

Answer 2

Ideally, it takes about a year. Typically, it's a September-to-Lent schedule. But it's really up to the individual and the initiation team. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a program that uses the Sunday readings to explore Catholic doctrines and practices. People usually start out in an inquiry setting, with freeform questions and answers. If the inquirer is still interested, they move on to the main program. Those who were baptized in a Trinitarian faith are candidates for confirmation. The others are catechumens preparing for baptism. Each person has a Catholic volunteer sponsor to discuss things with and share their spiritual journey. There is usually a two-hour session sometime during the week, plus time during Sunday Mass to contemplate the readings.

There are occasional small rituals during the year to mark the progress of the program and keep the rest of the parish engaged with the process. During Lent, there is a process of internal scrutiny and discernment that may (or may not) lead to full membership in the Church at the Easter Vigil. During the Easter season, there are some final sessions to discuss the whole experience and the meaning of the Resurrection.

Answer 3

It's about Mary.

Mary is the distinction between Christian Orthodoxy and Catholicism.

If someone thinks she was the Virgin Mother of Christ, you are almost there.

Secondly, you need to believe Jesus never had a lover.

Those are the 2 biggies.

You might want to add Christian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox somehow caved to Communism in the East quite easily. If you are built on shaky principles, you can crumble.

With regards to Martin Luther...

Answer 4

From about four months to as long as you need. Even shorter when there is a risk of death. The average journey is about a year.

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.

Answer 5

It took me about 32 years from the point I was baptized by a Lutheran minister; about eight years from the point I realized Protestantism was wrong; about three years from the point I began really studying Catholicism; and about nine months from the point I first met with a priest.

A priest should be willing to receive you as soon as you can demonstrate to him that you are ready, especially if you are already baptized. You are usually expected to take classes (which usually run fall through spring) to make sure you know what you are getting yourself into. Don't be discouraged if you run into a busy or difficult priest; just try another priest or another parish. I was lucky in that I found a great priest right away who was willing to answer my questions and respect my individual faith journey.

Answer 6

As an ex (gladly) protestant who switched over to the Catholic church while i became into fifty six, I could desire to assert, why, do you assert we Catholics seem to the Pope and not our Bible? What non sense! i became into first invited to a Catholic Mass while i became into 29 and spent practically the subsequent 30 years analyzing and examining the christian religions in basic terms to realize that what I felt that first day I walked right into a Catholic Church became into the candy Holy Spirit and He labored on me for years to provide up my fears of what protestants or the family contributors concept and connect the loved Catholic Church. this is the perfect determination i've got ever made. I hate to assert you're intentionally mendacity approximately us attempting to the Pope and not the Bible, so i'm hoping you're in simple terms uninformed of the actuality of what we've self assurance. yet another concept, in simple terms like absolutely everyone everywhere, we Catholics have many diverse comments on concerns, we are no longer robots that refuse to think of concerns with the aid of! lots of the failings protestants ***** approximately is in simple terms lies and/or downright stupid. a minimum of the Catholic church is a genuine worrying church of the human beings on a similar time as the protestant church homes care extra approximately what they could GET, subsequently, their lust of Capitalism whether this is helps some and hurts billions. I thank God each time something like this comes up that he have been given me out of the protestant me me me attitude.

Answer 7

As a non catholic I don't know the answer though judging by the previous answers it seems that it can take a while, but would like to ask why you would want to move from one religion to another as opposed to beginning a personal one to one relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ is the one who died for you, not religion or a particular denomination

This can happen in the space of time it takes you to come before God in prayer, admitting you are a sinner, repenting of your sins (which means turning from them)asking God to forgive you for these sins and asking Jesus to be your Lord and Saviour.

If you want to know more or want to ask any questions about this then please feel free to e-mail me.

JB

Answer 8

A few weeks. But why would you want to? So many of their beliefs are problematic. Although admittedly the obstenance of Protestants about the reality of the Eucharist could well drive one to the Church. They act as if God doesn't layer His messages.

Answer 9

A few minutes if the donation is appropriate.

Answer 10

that reverting not converting