I would like to become catholic because I agree with what they believe in.
But my husband says that you have to be born into the catholic religion, is this true?
2007-06-01 03:04:53 · 28 answers · asked by scragette2000 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Your husband is lying to you. You can choose whatever religion suits you best, or none at all. Its called freedom.
2007-06-01 03:11:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 11⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can choose to be a Catholic.
In 2004 alone, 80,817 adults were baptized into the Catholic Church and an additional 73,684 adults (already baptized in another Christian denomination) were received into Full Communion with the Church. And that is only in the U.S.
http://www.usccb.org/comm/statisti.shtml
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.
2007-06-02 13:45:46 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your husband is incorrect.
One can be born and Baptized a Catholic, but that does not mean one cannot convert to Catholicism.
Regardless of one's age or previous belief system, or lack thereof, the Catholic Church is always welcomes whole-heartedly anyone who wishes to convert to the Catholic Faith.
If you do wish to seek conversion, talk to the priest at the local Catholic parish and ask about it's RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) program.
Good luck!
2007-06-04 04:32:33 · answer #3 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not true. The Gentiles and the Jews were not born into Catholicism. But, you do have to be baptised and there are some classes you have to take, as well as confirmation, and especially communion. Talk to an expert like a priest of a pastor. Good luck and God bless you on your journey!
By the way, Chez_DeVille, to piggy back on what you said about married priests, the priest at our church on base was a married minister who converted to Catholicism and became the 3rd married priest in the Army. I think he is also the first married priest in the Army to have a baby. His baby was baptized during a mass this year.
2007-06-01 06:13:52 · answer #4 · answered by momo5j7 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am fixin to start RCIA classes myself (classes for adults who want to convert to Catholicism). After going through those classes and learning the Catholic faith and agreeing to their terms, you can become a Catholic.
Your husband is mistaken; although the majority of Catholics are indeed "cradle Catholics" who were born into the faith ... a lot of people each year convert to the Catholic faith from other denominations/religions or having formerly not believed in any religion. He may be apprehensive abuot your goals...just pray for him and good luck in your journey "across the Tiber" as they say.
2007-06-01 05:43:56 · answer #5 · answered by txofficer2005 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all. I wasn't born a Catholic, but 2 years ago, after I learned the Faith and found Christ's true Church, I went through RCIA and was confirmed at the age of 30. Anyone can become Catholic at any time no matter who they are.
God bless you, and welcome home!
2007-06-01 11:51:19 · answer #6 · answered by Danny H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can make the choice to be Catholic....
Call your local priest and ask about RCIA which is a learning program about the Catholic Church....It will answer your questions....many Cradle Catholics (those born into the Catholic religion) have went through RCIA to have a better understanding of their faith....
Peace be with you.
2007-06-01 03:52:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. I converted to Catholicism when I was in college. You need to contact a priest in your area, and he'll get you signed up for RCIA classes. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.)
The classes teach you about the history of the Church, Catholic beliefs and practices, etc. Once you complete RCIA, you'll be confirmed in the Church and will be able to receive the Eucharist just like a "cradle Catholic."
I have never regretted my decision to join the Church. I'd like to be the first to welcome you to the Faith!
2007-06-01 05:11:00 · answer #8 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No you do not have to be born into the catholic religion. Need to call the church and talk to the priest so that you understand many of the doctrines. Start going to mass, you will be in a special religious education class and need a sponsor. It is rather easy. My grandfather became a catholic for my grandmother back in the 1940's. He never regretted his decision.
2007-06-01 03:17:55 · answer #9 · answered by norielorie 4 · 14⤊ 0⤋
>>But my husband says that you have to be born into the catholic religion, is this true?<<
No, not true at all! I converted to Catholicism at age 32. I used these free home study courses to learn about the Catholic faith:
http://www.amm.org/chss.htm
2007-06-01 03:18:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 11⤊ 0⤋
yes, I know many catholics who converted as adults throught the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). In fact, I know Protestant Ministers who converted to Catholicism, and later became ordained Priests. And, so, as a matter of fact, there are married Catholic Priests, who were ministers in a different denomination and then converted to Catholicism.
2007-06-01 06:03:49 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋