I'm a convert too.
You need to contact your local parish. You can find the one nearest you by going to http://www.masstimes.org
You can join RCIA which is the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. This will teach you about the faith, why Catholics believe and practice what they do.
If your cousin is a convert, I would think she could give you a lot of help in just how to go about your conversion.
I was raised Methodist, and converted to Catholicism 10 years ago. I only wish I'd come home sooner. The Catholic Church has such beautiful, reverent traditions...all based in scripture. Ultimately, we have the Eucharist...this is the reason to keep coming to Mass. The Body and Blood of our Lord. Awesome.
Also, you can check out sites like:
http://www.catholic.com
http://www.ewtn.com
http://www.chnetwork.org
May God bless you...and welcome you home.
2007-06-25 14:26:06
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answered by Misty 7
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Before you do anything else, you need to learn more about the teachings of the Catholic Church and see if you truly believe them and want to practice catholicism. The time period this may take is up to you. It is a very serious decision and needs to not be taken lightly. After a great deal of " soul searching" and if you decide to become a Catholic, you should find a local parish in which you feel comfortable. You can start attending mass and let the people there know you are interested. As soon as you feel comfortable, approach the priest and/or the RCIA co-ordinator. At RCIA,you will learn more of the teachings of the Church and how to go through all the exact steps needed to convert. Good luck !
2007-06-26 09:53:22
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answered by Anonymous
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Well Keller,
Before you join the Catholic Church, you might want to check out some of the Christian apologetic web-sites and research what Catholocism is all about.
The Bible, specifically the 10 commandments, warn us not to worship any other god or person.
When Christ gave up His Spirit on the cross, the curtain or "barrier' that seperated us, individually, from God was literally torn from top to bottom, providing each and everyone of us the right to enter the Holy of Holies. That means that we can talk directly to God.
In catholocism, Mary is a go between. and Mary is the means to salvation. According to the Bible, only Christ Jesus is the way to salvation. "no one may come to the Father but through Me." These are the words of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
This is in opposition to the Word of God!! There is no God other than the God in heaven, He is the only Holy Father. The 'Pope' is NOT the holy father, and he is not infallible, only the God in heaven is infallible, His Word the Bible is infallible, no man has any right to change God's infallible Word.
The Pope is just a man.
It is against all that the Bible teaches to pray to anyone other than God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
God said: make no image in any likeness of anything on the earth or in the sea. The Catholic church is full of them. The Catholic church have changed the Laws and the commandments of God.
God Bless you,
Pastor Merlin
2007-06-26 16:46:54
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answered by Lin 1
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Consult a priest at a local Catholic parish. He will help you enroll in the Church's RCIA program. RCIA is the RIte of Christan Initiation for Adults. This will include, if necessary, receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, first Holy Communion, and Confirmation.
Any specific quesitons regarding RCIA can be answered by the priest when you see him.
Good luck.
2007-06-26 14:31:49
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answered by Daver 7
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You approach a Church that you are happy with. You tell the priest you would like to sign up for Catechism classes. Most young people your age are being confirmed so you most likely would be with other adults. You would take about a year or so of classes. You would get a sponsor and choose godparents. You are usually baptized and confirmed at the same time and it is almost always at Easter time. You would make your first confession before your baptism and confirmation. Good luck to you. I practiced for 27 years and walked away but if it makes you feel at home then that's OK.
2007-06-25 21:14:06
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answered by Yogini 6
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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.
2007-06-25 22:42:09
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answered by imacatholic2 7
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Go to your local Catholic church office and talk to the people there. Get the straight answer from actual religious director of the program.
Don't be discouraged, as there is a path - many will not understand.
2007-06-25 22:10:19
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answered by Anonymous
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I believe you need to sign up for the RCIA process which will help you learn about Catholicism and become spiritually and mentally prepared. At the end of the process, you are baptised.
2007-06-25 21:12:54
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answered by desgard 4
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If you mean "Roman" Catholic...then you need to contact your local parish Priest, or the RCIA Coordinator, and ask to take the RCIA classes.
Good luck and God bless your journey.
2007-06-25 21:12:29
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answered by Anonymous
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you would have to take classes to learn all kinds of prayers and rituals. I know the name but dont know how to spell it. I went through the process when I was younger.
I was raised Baptist, so I was baptized as a baptist also.
2007-06-25 21:13:55
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answered by justusmiangel 2
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