2007-07-10 13:34:06 · 10 answers · asked by Suzy P 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You'll have to take RCIA classes first. The whole process can often take about a year (sometimes more, sometimes a bit less). You'll need to be baptized if you haven't been already, and will be led through the Confirmation process. Often, new converts will be confirmed and receive their First Communion at the Easter Vigil service.
2007-07-10 13:40:24 · answer #1 · answered by solarius 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you start taking the classes offered in the late Summer or early Fall, you could be a Catholic in full Communion with the Church by Easter. Call your local Catholic Church.
2007-07-10 13:49:16 · answer #2 · answered by Midge 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One year from the start of RCIA which starts usually in the Fall. The actual date will be the evening of Holy Saturday, 2008, if you contact your local Parish this year. The Catholic Church has many hundreds of converts every year in each Diocese around the world. Online you might type in RCIA and your Diocese or nearby Parish. Also, go to Mass, make an appointment with the local Pastor. Sometimes another religious person may be in charge of RCIA. Best wishes!
Wrong information from a previous answer, for you will not be confirmed by a Cardinal, usually. Confirmation is done by the Bishop, or another Priest whom the Bishop gives authority to confirm. If at Easter Vigil Mass, it will likely by the Pastor of the Parish you will be attending.
RCIA is important because it corrects one's misconceptions about the Bible, teaches you about prayers and Sacraments, and gives you someone to help and guide you with all of this, for when you have questions.
2007-07-10 13:46:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no simple answer to that question. If you are already baptized, theoretically you can be received as soon as you can convince a priest that you are ready and that you understand enough about Catholicism.
"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."
http://www.catholic.com/library/How_to_Become_a_Catholic.asp
2007-07-10 14:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... after you baptize then you start taking the classes for the first communion, that takes about a year or maybe more and after the communion, take classes again for a year or so and you are confirmed by a cardinal.
2007-07-10 13:40:08 · answer #5 · answered by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you can also do the 1 communion before being confirmed, you just have to go to the courses
2007-07-10 13:40:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will have to take RCIA classes . I left you with a link and I hope it answers your questions. And if you have more questions call the church and they will answer them more directly!
2007-07-10 13:41:36 · answer #7 · answered by SDC 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, the catholic church takes in all kinds of crackpots. You're chances of getting in are excellent! Once you're in they'll let you know how long it takes for confirmation and communion.
2007-07-10 13:38:49 · answer #8 · answered by SexRexRx 4 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Your IQ might be a little too high.
2007-07-10 13:36:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋
Depends....How much are you willing to pay?
2007-07-10 13:37:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋