Are there any special actions that need to be taken?
2007-05-21 14:02:47 · 8 answers · asked by mikey s 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It depends on whether or not you have already been baptized and whether or not you have been a practicing Christian. You will need some period of instruction called RCIA. If you are baptized and a practicing Christian that period may be shorter than if you are nor already Christian (it depends on your parish.)
Once you have finished that period of instruction you will receive the Sacraments. If you are already baptized, you will start with Confession and then receive First Communion and Confirmation. If you are not baptized, you will be baptized and then receive Confirmation and First Communion.
Your first step is to contact your local parish and tell them that you are interested in being received into the Catholic Church. They'll be able to help you with your particular details. Please feel free to email if you wish.
2007-05-21 14:10:16 · answer #1 · answered by Sister Spitfire 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You just have to talk to the local parish priest to begin the process. He will ask you some basic questions about why you want to convert, and will just get to know you better. He will sign you up for the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program, which is a series of classes spread out over a 9-month period. The classes cover all the teachings of the church and help you understand the sacraments. At the end of the 9 months (Usually done at Easter), the converts stand in the Mass and are blessed and confirmed members of the Church.
2007-05-21 21:10:59 · answer #2 · answered by Kellye B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Arrange a meeting with a local priest. He will ask you some basic questions, such as why you'd like to covert to Catholicism.
2) You then undergo education in Catholic doctrine.
3) You are then baptized and receive the Eucharist. This usually takes place for converts around Easter.
2007-05-21 21:07:21 · answer #3 · answered by Nowhere Man 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have to be formally received into the Church. This usually happens during a Mass after a period of instruction. If you are interested, talk to a priest. Classes usually run fall-spring, so in the meantime, here are free home study courses that I found very helpful when I was converting to Catholicism:
http://www.amm.org/chss.htm
2007-05-21 21:09:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My best friend's cousin was going to a Catholic church. I'm assuming she was converting, because they had her taking these classes. So I guess that's what you have to do.
2007-05-21 21:07:42 · answer #5 · answered by gizmos_dreamer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will convert you
I went and they hardly speak to each other
2007-05-21 21:06:14 · answer #6 · answered by Gifted 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not really. Just walk in to a catholic church and they will tell you what is next.
http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/False%20Religions/Roman%20Catholicism/hail_mary_hail_satan.htm
2007-05-21 21:06:23 · answer #7 · answered by Dakota Lynn Takes Gun 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
get baptised
2007-05-21 21:05:06 · answer #8 · answered by Laff -Hugs 4all- 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋