Am I Catholic or not?

Question

I was baptized in the Catholic church when I was a baby and around second grade I received communion. However, I did not participate in confermation. I do not attend the Catholic church anymore, but was thinking about going back. Am I considered Catholic or not sense I did not have confermation?

Answer 1

you are not an adult in they eyes of the church, so your not really catholic but spirituallity is all that counts, you got that

Answer 2

Here's the problem. I worry that you are going to interpret a "yes" answer as "Great! Then, I do not have to get Confirmed or go to mass!"

You became a member of the Catholic Church by virtue of your Baptism. However, unless you fully embrace your Faith, by receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation and then living your life as a Catholic, how much can your Baptism really mean?

You can live the life of a Catholic by completing your initiation into the Church by receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. You can live the life of a Catholic by Keeping the Sabbath Holy by attending mass.

Again, you are Catholic by virtue of your Baptism. But now is the time to "Be a Catholic", by virtue of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Answer 3

Yes.

You are a Catholic and have many rights and responsibilities that go along with being a Catholic. For instance, you have the right to a Catholic funeral and burial.

If you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation then you will be a "fully initiated" Catholic with even more rights and responsibilities. A fully initiated Catholic can be:
+ A godparent
+ A Confirmation sponsor
+ A lector who reads scripture at Mass
+ An extraordinary minister of the Eucharist
. + At Mass
. + To the sick
+ A Sacristan
+ A Cantor
+ And many other ministries

Confirmation is one of the seven sacraments, namely Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders.

Confirmation is one of the three sacraments of initiation, namely Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. A person who has received all three of these sacraments is considered a fully initiated Catholic.

The priest or bishop lays their hands upon the person receiving Confirmation, the priest or bishop says, "Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit," the person says, "Amen," and then they are anointed with holy oil (just like King David).

With love in Christ.

Answer 4

Hey,

Well I think its great your thinking about going back to church! So far, your totally on the right track! Thinking about your faith and wondering about your membership in the Church. I dont know if I could give you the best answer, but I do know that your doing something awesome! Now, to answer your question I would have to ask you to go to your local parish talk to the Priest or Youth Minister there and just let them know about the whole confirmation thing. I dont think in your standing that anyone who is Catholic would say you are not! We both were baptized in Christ and no matter what we are family!

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Answer 5

Yes, you are Catholic.

You still need to complete you Sacraments of Initiation- you must be Confirmed.

Usually, those classes start in the fall- they are called RCIA- Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. You will be with other adults learning the faith. Then you would receive your Confirmaiton at the Easter Vigil Mass- a really beautiful event. Go this week if you have never gone before.

Oh- you can still receive Communion, but you should go to COnfession first. If you don't remember how, tell the priest and he will lead you though it!

WELCOME HOME!!!

Answer 6

Yes, a person is Catholic both before and after he/she receives the sacrament of Confirmation. If you do become active in the Church again you will probably want to receive Confirmation. Adult Catholics who have not made their Confirmation are not uncommon, and there are classes offered by the Church for exactly that purpose - to prepare adults for Coinfirmation.
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Answer 7

Yes you are a Catholic. If you still believe in the tenents of our faith you should contact your parish to sign up for RCIA class. When you finish this class you will be confirmed, usually at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. It is wonderful that you are rejoining the church. Confirmation is a special sacrament in which you voluntarily reaffirm the promises made for you by your parents and God parents at your baptism. God marks your soul with the seal of confirmation and you become a "soldier for Christ." May God bless and keep you always, and may the Holy Spirit guide you as you examine your faith.

Answer 8

Pastor Billy says: because you have been baptised and Catholicism views baptism as a one time event, a mark of the soul which is not removed you have received the initial grace this sacrament provides a Christian and therefore in the eyes of the Catholic Church you are a member of the Body of Christ already. Joined to this sacrament are the sacraments of first communion and confirmation. Confirmation is very important because now as an adult you can affirm the promises of your parents who in your stead agreed to raise you in a Christian home and help instruct you in the Christian faith. It is now your opportunity to confirm your faith in Jesus Christ, reject Satan and live out the life of a saint. You are Catholic but should avail yourself of the sacraments completely and that includes confirmation. To be Catholic means practising your faith daily many Catholics are not doing this and therefore are not the best examples of what it is to be a Catholic Christian. Pray for your fellow Catholics so that we all may be one in our faith and cooperation with Jesus Christ our savior.

Answer 9

I did nearly the same thing. Go back to the Church and tell the priest what you said here. My pastor at that time let me attend the masses but asked me to finish RCIA and confirmation. If you have already received communion he is not likely to stop you from continuing in that.

Answer 10

First of all, God Bless you on your wanting to return to the Faith. Have you been going to any other Christian church since you left? Your Baptism makes you a member of the Catholic Church. Confirmation acknowledges your understanding of Church teachings and allows the Holy Spirit to become infused in your life. Since you had First Holy Communion, I'm assuming you also had your first Confession. If not, I would ask a local priest to help you make a good one in case of any sins you might have made since that time. Also ask him to help you arrange for your Confirmation. He will be more than happy to help you. I, myself, will pray for you in your return home.

Answer 11

You are considered a non- practicing Catholic.

Although you are not confirmed in the Church, you are still a Catholic :)

I encourage you to go back to the Church and do your confirmation. Try to go to a retreat, they are amazing! I'm glad you're considering coming home again.

God Bless!