I am a teenager and I want to become religious. I feel that it's the right path for me. I have a slight problem though. I am a little embarassed to randomly ask my parents to bring me to church and get me baptized. I was never baptized as an infant. I don't know why, as my parents were both Catholic, but I never was.
2007-04-03 11:25:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
HI
You'd better pray over this decision Catholics have bad track records in their priest hood do research find out who is serving the true God. the bible says there is one truth and only one god so it is a big decision make it carefully.
Lammy
2007-04-03 11:30:20 · answer #1 · answered by Clammy S 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I would just tell them, you want to be baptized Catholic.
Perhaps, if they are not aware of your keen interest in the Faith, you can slowly let on over a period of time, randomly bringing it up in a conversation (without being too contrived), let your parents see you reading books about Catholicism (I recommend the Catechism or Bible). It won't take much for them to figure out you have developed an interest in Catholicism.
Why should they be anything less than enthused? Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation. Baptism opens the door the a lot of possibilities in the Church.
2007-04-04 11:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your nearest Catholic church and ask about their R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) program. Not every church has such a program. Smaller parishes sometimes collaborate with larger ones.
Meanwhile, read up on the Faith of the Apostles all you can. Find reputable books and websites. Here's a good place to start: www.catholicanswers.com. God bless!
2007-04-03 18:32:08 · answer #3 · answered by The Carmelite 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you plan on becoming Catholic....there are certain steps that must be taken in order to do that. You would have to go through Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). You can go to your local Catholic Church and they should be able to tell you more about this program. God bless you as you contemplate your decision.
2007-04-03 18:51:35 · answer #4 · answered by jmecale72 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you didnt get baptized you need to convert, i think- im doing the same thing only I was baptized. My parents dont like catholics though
2007-04-03 18:30:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to take classes. I know that much. So you might want to contact your local Catholic church and see what's required.
2007-04-03 18:31:05 · answer #6 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask, and then go to your local church and talk to the priest or a deacon and they'll get you going in the direction you want to go in.
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2007-04-03 18:29:01 · answer #7 · answered by vinslave 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just ask your parents. Do not be embarrassed. Peace and good luck to you.
2007-04-03 18:35:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a brains surgeon and ask him to cut into your skull and take out half of your brain. That should do the trick.
2007-04-03 18:29:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Dude if you want to get molested just ask around, there's easier ways that are a lot less trouble.
2007-04-03 18:31:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋