I've been studying Catholicism for a little over two years. If anyone asks my religion, I simply say "Catholic", because I find that I relate most to that religion.
I am VERY serious about converting (not because of marriage, or anything. I just relate most to it and want to be a part of it.)
The church nearest me is of small to medium attendence. (Roughly 100 people every Sunday)
I've called and left a message with the secretary, and I've also emailed the Parish. Still, it's been a long time, and nobody replies to me by phone or mail.
Any ideas? The next nearest Catholic church is about 20 miles away, and I wouldn't make it to their services. So it would feel odd converting there and going somewhere else.
2007-05-29 18:27:08 · 20 answers · asked by Furr. 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Continue to pray for Divine Guidance. Personally, when you attend the local church, go up to the priest and express your interest and your frustration with the communication at the rectory (secretary). If you are a college age person, find the nearest Newman club and perhaps someone will be a source of encouragement. Also, classes to become a Catholic usually start in the fall; they are called RCIA Right of Christian Initiation into Adulthood. It culminates with your entrance into our Catholic Religion on the evening before Easter, called Holy Saturday.
2007-05-29 18:39:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anteater400 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
>>The next nearest Catholic church is about 20 miles away, and I wouldn't make it to their services. So it would feel odd converting there and going somewhere else.<<
I'm very sorry that no one at the one parish is replying. That is really inexcusable. I wouldn't worry about converting at one parish and going to Mass at another, though. I'm sure it happens all the time because of scheduling conflicts and such.
2007-05-30 02:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Go to the closest Catholic church that has an active RCIA program. Complete it. Then worship in the parish most to your liking, for convenience, or whatever.
There's nothing at all wrong with this approach.
Just stop waiting around, and get it done. The time of salvation is now.
2007-05-30 04:02:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Read 1 Timothy 4:1-3 and see if that relates to the catholics. Note: What where these spirits originate from.
2007-05-30 02:00:21 · answer #4 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To make a conversion, you'll need to take RCIA classes. Take them at the church nearest you. Explain your situation, and do try to contact the priest personally. It's appalling that the parish hasn't e-mailed or phoned you back, but keep trying. You will need to take the RCIA classes to prepare for your Confirmation. Try finding the website or phone number for your diocese (not the parish, but its overseeing diocese). They should definitely be able to help you get started.
2007-05-30 01:37:30 · answer #5 · answered by solarius 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to be Catholic to go to a catholic church service. Just go and when the service is over see if you can talk to the priest and tell him you wish to be baptized Catholic.
2007-05-30 01:32:02 · answer #6 · answered by LadyCatherine 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to a Catholic Church & talk to the priest. You will then go to a series of classes that introduce you to & clarifiy what the Catholic Church is all about & what is expected of you. You then have the option to join or to not join. I found, when I did that, that the priests were always willing to talk to you.
To the answer above...all churches have their shortcomings & differences...& their good points & benefits. Who is to decide if one church is worse than or better than the other? I suspect that is God's job...not ours. Go to the one that best suits you!!!
Nala7...Protestant/Anglican/Roman Catholic...in other words, ecumenical...
2007-05-30 01:50:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your first step towards conversion is to enroll in an RCIA program. This will prepare you for Baptism, Confirmation and eventual full Communion with the Church.
2007-05-30 01:39:50 · answer #8 · answered by esbj0rn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my experience most Catholic churches discourage adults from converting. That's just in my town though. I guess you start attending? That would be the first step.
2007-05-30 01:30:14 · answer #9 · answered by AshJ 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like God is calling you home to the True Church. Follow your Lead. (and don't listen to the other answers because they will only put you down.....I have learned this the hard way....Just follow your heart and God will lead you there.)
2007-05-30 01:33:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋