2007-05-09 10:17:20 · 21 answers · asked by nunes_judy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
throw away your birth control and give up hope....................
2007-05-09 10:24:28 · answer #1 · answered by i pack a 44 5 · 1⤊ 8⤋
If you are a Christian and have already been baptized--and have papers to prove it, then you need to recite the Nicean Creed and agree to those things that Catholics believe in. This would probably take place in the priest's office not in front of the congregation. You would be instructed in the faith for a particular period of time by that priest as well. If you are of the age where you would have already received the Sacrament of Reconciliation, you would do this in private as well. If it is near Easter, you would receive your First Communion and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil, which takes place on Holy Saturday evening. You would NOT be baptized again since Catholics, as most Christians, believe in one baptism as sufficient. If it is not close to Easter, they wouldn't wait till the Vigil for all of this but would do it during a mass during the Liturgical Calendar year.
If you are not a Christian or you have not been baptized, then everything else that I mentioned would take place AND you would also be baptized.
2007-05-09 17:27:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-05-10 00:02:43 · answer #3 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call a Church and ask to see the priest who will interview you. If you are serious, you will probably be asked to join the weekly RCIA class. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.) After about a year, if you are still interested, you will be Baptized, Confirmed and receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist and thus become a full member of the Church.
2007-05-09 18:14:15 · answer #4 · answered by Mary W 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You go to the church and request to take lessons about the faith and the beliefs of the church. (RIC CLASSES)
Major issues for catholics, the absolute belief that Christ was born of the Virgin Mary, died on the cross and after three days, rose from the dead, is the son of GOD and that the only way to heaven is thru the absolute love of GOD, that you must live your life in love for your neighbor and that you participate in the Holy Communion.
If you do not BELIEVE in the above, you cannot become catholic.
2007-05-09 17:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local parish and ask about their RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) process. This is usually a year long process of classes that concludes at the Easter vigil where you would recieve the sacraments (baptism, holy communion and confirmation) needed to officially be a Catholic.
2007-05-09 17:25:50 · answer #6 · answered by CherryBlossom 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are different procedures based upon whether or not you have been baptised. If you have, then the process is relatively minor, if you have not, then you will go through a year long program witht he church. The following link will provide you some reading and give you a fair assement of the events.
http://www.ancient-future.net/conversion.html
2007-05-09 17:29:35 · answer #7 · answered by kathleen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local Catholic church. The classes are called Rite of Catholic (or is it Christian?) Initiation for Adults or RCIA. The classes begin in the fall and baptism, communion and confirmation all take place at the same time on Easter.
Good luck and welcome!
2007-05-09 17:25:37 · answer #8 · answered by Adoptive Father 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local parish and tell them you would like to be a Catholic, they will then enroll you in RCIA which is a class to educate you about the Catholic Church . Iam currently enrolled in this class and will be baptized and confirmed Easter 2008. Any other questions please email me. God Bless
2007-05-09 17:26:42 · answer #9 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local Catholic church to discuss it.
The Ol' Hippie Jesus Freak
Grace and Peace
Peg
2007-05-09 17:21:50 · answer #10 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a recovering Catholic I recommend you do your homework before you associate yourself with the Catholic church. There's plenty of decent Catholic people but the clergy are some very twisted people and their brand of Christianity is very legalistic. Not to mention the countless atrocities committed by that church. Beware.
2007-05-09 17:28:04 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋