How would I go about converting to Catholicism?

Question

I was raised Baptist, but I am exploring conversion- help?

Answer 1

I pray you don't stray from your true faith.
Catholicism is just one of many pagan cults. Please read on:
They require many useless sacraments(works) for their 'salvation' Whereas Ephesians 2:8,9 proves that salvation is a GIFT from God. Now,how does one earn a gift? YOU CAN'T! All one has to do is receive this most precious gift and repent and THEN once you are saved, good works will show that Christ lives within you.
They require confessing sins to a mere man (priest) There is only ONE Priest,Jesus Christ himself. God can hear just fine,He doesn't need a man to intercede for Him.
Calling the pope holy father is blasphemy for there is only ONE Holy Father,God.
They require infant baptism for salvation. Baptism does NOT save ANYONE! If a child dies before the age of 5 or so,he or she will go to heaven anyway because they are too young to become born again and to understand what it entails to invite Jesus into their hearts.
Proof of baptism not being required to be saved? The thief next to Jesus on the cross.Jesus told him,' I assure you,today you will join Me in paradise' The thief obviously didn't have time after that to get baptised.
AFTER one is saved (accepts Jesus as his/her personal Savior,God expects us to be baptised (submerged) as an outward SHOW of our faith in Christ.But in itself is NOT a requirement for salvation.
Jesus said WIDE is the path to destruction (hell) and narrow is the gate to heaven that so few choose. Just take into account the top 2 cults in the world (catholicism and islam) , over 2 billion lost souls. That path is very wide,indeed.
Here's another touchy subject that Catholics cling to,Peter being the first pope:

PETER, THE FIRST POPE?
The newly organized sociopolitical “church” now found itself facing a vital how-to problem — that is, how to
successfully merge paganism and Christianity. One man had to be looked upon by all as Head. He must be
looked to by the “church” as “bishop of bishops,” while the pagans regarded him as their Pontifex Maximus.
But, how could one man be both the head of the church and the head interpreter of the pagan mysteries at the
same time? In an attempt to cover the discrepancy, church leaders sought for similarities between the two
religions. They knew that if they could only find a few points in common, they could blend the two because
the majority was not concerned with details. Their desire was for numbers, money, and political power.
Concern for “truth” was secondary if considered a relevant issue at all. The “church” did merge into paganism
and accordingly, into apostasy as well. Somewhere the real Jesus Christ, the only true mediator between God
and man, got lost in the mix. The “church” leaders would “Christianize” the pagan office of “Pontifex Maximus”,
transforming him into the “interpreter of Rome,” the interpreter of the Roman Catholic Church. Astoundingly,
yet perfectly demonstrating the customary occultic practice of wordplay, they found a tool for the trade: the
actual word “Peter”
ROMAN CATHOLIC TEACHING
Right now let’s review the traditional, though outrageously mistaken, Roman Catholic teaching that the apostle
Peter was the first Pope. According to Roman Catholic doctrine, Christ appointed Peter as the first Pope, who
then went to Rome and served in that capacity for twenty-five years. Beginning with Peter, the Catholic
Church claims a succession of Popes to this day, and upon this belief, the entire framework of Catholicism is
built. But, does Scripture teach that Christ ordained “one” man to be above all others in His Church? Can we
find any Scriptural authority for the office of Pope, a Supreme Pontiff? Did the early Christians recognize
Peter as such? The answer is “no.” Scripture makes it plain that there was to be equality among the members
of Christ’s Church and that “He,” “is the Head of the Church,” not the Pope (Eph. 5:23). If Roman Catholic
doctrine was true, when James and John came to the Lord and asked if one of them could sit on His right hand
and the other on His left hand, Jesus’ answer would have been somewhat different. Christ would have undoubtedly
given the right-hand place to Peter without a designation of left-hand positions.
JESUS’ ANSWER TO PETER
Here is the answer Jesus actually gave: “And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying,
Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. And He said unto them, what
would ye that I should do for you? They said unto Him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right
hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can
ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? And they said
unto Him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with thebaptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not
mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. And when the ten heard it, they began to be
much displeased with James and John. But Jesus called them to Him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they
which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise
authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your
minister” (Mk. 10:35-43). In these verses we find Jesus telling his disciples that they were not to act like
kings, they were not to wear crowns, they were not to sit on thrones, and they were not to pattern themselves
after heathen rulers. Yet every Pope has done these things down through the centuries. In these verses our
Lord was plainly saying that none of the apostles were to set themselves up as rulers over others. Instead, the
principles He taught clearly contradicted a hierarchal church government headed by a “council of cardinals”
and a Pope having full authority as the “bishop of bishops.” And before the Protestant Church forgets
to “remove the plank from their own eye,” a “leader of leaders,” is the current Protestant version of such a
chain of command.
“For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves
will not move them with one of their fingers. But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they
make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, and love the uppermost
rooms at feasts and the chief seats in the synagogues, And greetings in the markets, and to be called
of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. But be not ye called Rabbi (meaning “teacher”): for One is your Master, even
Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for One is your Father,
which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: for One is your Master, even Christ” (Mat. 23:4-10). In
this passage, Jesus even warned the disciples not to use flattering titles such as “father” (the word “Pope”
means “father”), “rabbi,” or “master.” “For One is your Master, even Christ,” He said, “and all ye are
brethren.” The idea of one of them being exalted to the position of the “Holy Father” (the Pope) is at utter
variance with this text. Ironically, many other organized societies and/or religions besides the Catholic
Church take on such titles: the Shinto religion, the Confucian creed, Fraternal organizations, and Masonic/
Secret orders to name a few.

Answer 2

1. go and talk to a local Catholic priest. He will ask you questions to make sure you are ready. If this is something you really want, then proceed with the next steps.

2. You will go through what is called RCIA. It's classes that help explain the history and doctrines of the chruch. These classes normally start before Lent and Advent so the Confirmation cermonies are during the vigual masses.

3. During the classes, you will be prepared for your Baptism, Confession, First Communion and Confirmation.

4. The end of the classes is a mass where you and everyone else is welcomed in the church.

These masses are the longest, so don't let them scare you. After this, you will never have a mass that long.

If you want to talk, email me. I will help you if I can.

Answer 3

Wow how sad are the answers to this question. I as well was raised/am a baptist, but have been pondering conversion to Catholicism. I believe to convert you must go speak to a priest about RCIA classes, and that's where you start from.

Answer 4

Start by getting comfortable with:
* Ritual canabalism (communion)
* Prayers to Mary and other human "saints"
* The notion that you must confess your sins to a priest and do penance for them.
* Salvation being dependent on sacraments dispensed by the church, and denied to those who are not a member or die without the full complement of them.

Answer 5

As a Roman Catholic of almost 60 years now, i will enable you realize that there have been some years i replaced into tempted to maintain on with a protestant line of theory (baptist, methodist, episcopalian, presbyterian), and that i studied the some distance jap faiths besides. rather some human beings say I stayed with Roman Catholicism considering the fact it is the religion i replaced into born into. those have been protestants who mentioned that. Roman Catholics understand the potential of love and faith in Christ it is felt in basic terms in the Roman Catholic Church. perchance the protestants have been fairly suitable. I stayed with Roman Catholicism because of the fact i replaced into born into it, and went to their colleges in the time of the 9th grade, however the protestants do no longer comprehend WHY a real Catholic consistently continues to be with their Church. they think of it incredibly is a few developmental or sentimental or psychological reason. Boy have they ignored-the-mark of their information. We stay with the Church because of the fact Christ Jesus extremely DID set up His Church with Peter because of the fact the 1st Pope, and no the place else on earth will one locate Jesus' love and potential so stable as you will in the Roman Catholic Church. I do look forward on your being in the RCIA training. God Bless you, and your fiance, or lady chum you have yet to "spring-the-question-to". :-) do no longer forget approximately the hoop! it incredibly is frequently a good "advertising element" as you run in need of words on your suggestion. :-)) i understand. i've got been there. God Bless you and your little ones besides.

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

Step 1. Rescind all rights to thinking and free will.
Step 2. Spend unholy amounts of money to the church.
Step 3. Repeat as necessary.

Answer 8

God and Jesus Christ have visited a modern day Prophet and have restored priesthood power, and plain and precious truths to the Earth. His Church is once again on the Earth never to be taken again. Go to my source to find out more. God bless you and God speed!

Answer 9

I dont encourage you to do that I hear they have a lot of images they worship adn the bible says you must not have other gods before your god.. For they have ears but can't hear and eyes but can't see and they can't talk ... Just stay in your church..

Answer 10

Very Carefully.

Answer 11

Yuck!