I am already a babtized Christian who has been attending Catholic Mass for about 6 months and am sure this is what I want to do. I have done plenty of research and talked to many Catholic friends and have a thorough understanding of the religion and believe in it with all my heart. Due to certain circumstances, I cannot attend RCIA regularly to be confirmed into the church. I want nothing more than to be a member of the Catholic Church.
2007-05-22 12:51:09 · 10 answers · asked by trippintim00 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The CHSS is a wonderful program, superior to the RCIA program in many parishes. The trick is getting a priest to acknowledge that and receive you into the Church. I lucked out the first time and found a very understanding priest who was willing to work with me.
Talk to a priest about your situation and ask if he would be willing to receive you into the Church. If he says no, ask another, and another, etc.
These quotes may be helpful in exercising your rights as a baptized Christian:
"Those who have already been baptized in another Church or ecclesial community should not be treated as catechumens or so designated. Their doctrinal and spiritual preparation for reception into full Catholic communion should be determined according to the individual case, that is, it should depend on the extent to which the baptized person has led a Christian life within a community of faith and been appropriately catechized to deepen his or her inner adherence to the Church" (NSC 30).
"Those baptized persons who have lived as Christians and need only instruction in the Catholic tradition and a degree of probation within the Catholic community should not be asked to undergo a full program parallel to the catechumenate" (NSC 31).
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2007-05-22 13:18:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Catholic Home Study Service
2016-10-17 02:35:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using Catholic Home Study services won't hurt, but it cannot take the place of an actually RCIA program.
Depending on what you already know, or don't know, about Catholic beliefs, has a lot to do with how long it takes to complete the RCIA program. Therefore, it is still worth your time to make use of Catholic Home Study Services.
2007-05-24 04:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is something that you would need to ask the priest at your church. There is no official church ruling either for or against...instead the decision is left to the local Archbishops to decide for the individual diocese. Only your priest would be able to tell you if that is acceptable in your diocese. I will tell you that more and more, this is becoming an acceptable alternative, however it is always advised that you go to as many RCIA meetings as you can, because it is in the meetings that you can ask questions and hear the questions and concerns of others in your position. Hope it helps, and welcome to the church!
2007-05-22 13:17:03 · answer #4 · answered by Kellye B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be, but the Church is the one making that decision. Ask the priest at your local Catholic church and see what he says. At some point you will have to attend a ceremony to make it official.
2007-05-22 12:56:27 · answer #5 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of the "home study course" but my guess would be that you'd still have to okay it through the priest. It is their responsibility to make sure you understand the teachings of the Church and the sacraments, especially reconcillation and Eucharist.
I'm a convert to Catholicism too. Welcom home.
2007-05-22 13:03:42 · answer #6 · answered by Misty 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I didn't even know they had a home study. I would contact a priest at the church you're attending and tell him this to make sure that you can proceed to what you want to after you finish the home study program. (I assume you want to be inducted as a member of the Church.) I don't see why it would be a problem, but check just in case. Congratulations and welcome!
2007-05-22 12:54:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk with the pastor of the parish you are going to. Work it out, if you want to belong, then fully belong, and receive the benfits of all of the sacraments. At my parish, they have been very willing to work with people and the circumstances they are in. God bless.
2007-05-22 13:19:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Speak to a Deacon at your parish. It is ultimately the Bishops call.
2007-05-22 12:54:48 · answer #9 · answered by InSeattle 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't believe your heart. Believe what is true. I can't make this decision for you but you need to know the Word of God and then make the decision for yourself. I was born and raised catholic but now I am a Christian. I don't believe in the rosary or mary being a sinless virgin to her death because these all go against scripture. Purgaroty is also not in the Bible. Becareful, know the Word of God, it's all us humans have.
2007-05-22 12:55:50 · answer #10 · answered by yaabro 4 · 0⤊ 7⤋