When i was a kid (10ish) my parents left the catholic church and made me leave too. Im in college now and want to go back. I decided this half way through lent. Should I take the number of days in lent x the number of years I haven't given anything up, and give something up for that long?
2007-04-08 10:28:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. Just start where you are. Lent is over for this year. Just give him your heart and your life. That will be more important than giving up chocolate.
2007-04-08 10:34:41 · answer #1 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well lent is over know. What I would do is go and confess ur sins . THat way u can start fresh and next year when lent starts again just celebrate it the way u would normally.
P.S.
I'm very glad that u decided to join the catholic church. More power to ya!
2007-04-08 17:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by CherryCherry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you don't have to give up any thing. Just go to church, confession and speak with your pastor. Pick up where you left off. I came back to the catholic church over a year ago and I cried threw most masses for over 6 months. I was truly sitting in mass and really listening where as a child I didn't. My mom never sent us after making my 1st communion so I always felt something was missing in my life til I went back. If you are know that you are being called by Jesus. My pastor told me that and I truly believe in that. You can go back now and register to make the rest of your sacraments up to date. I will pray you do and find the peace I have found. God Bless
2007-04-08 17:40:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. The fact that you want to go back is your choice. What you choose to do is your own. I'm married to a catholic that gives nothing up during Lent! You've done your part, just jump right in! If you feel that doing this will make you stronger, then go for it. That is between you and your God.
2007-04-08 17:31:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. Each Lent is unique. It's Easter now. Enjoy the Easter spirit.
Lent is a tool for your spiritual growth. Not a due to be paid
2007-04-08 17:32:07 · answer #5 · answered by Joey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're looking for some pennance to do that might work, but I'm not sure you need to. As with most things in the Catholic Church, talk to your priest if you're not sure what to do.
However, thinking about the Biblical story of the Prodigal Son, I would guess the Church will welcome you back without stipulation.
2007-04-08 17:35:00 · answer #6 · answered by Chris C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't need to do that. Just do it when Lent rolls around next year.
2007-04-08 17:30:40 · answer #7 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you've got to go overboard like that.
2007-04-08 17:30:57 · answer #8 · answered by Underground Man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think maybe you're missing the point.
2007-04-08 17:40:08 · answer #9 · answered by completelysurroundedbyimbeciles 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its when we get ready for EASTER
2007-04-08 17:30:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋