2007-07-25 01:57:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First step is to walk back out the door and dont go back. Baptism dont save ya. Only Jesus saves.
2007-07-25 02:01:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
Anyone who is interested in joining the Roman Catholic Church doesn't need to do anything more than contact their local Catholic church and ask to speak to the person in charge of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) or Adult Formation.
Usually the process begins with a person being invited to Inquiry sessions. These are no-pressure meetings where people have a chance to learn about the basics of Catholicism and ask questions. When one decides that this is the path they want, they join the RCIA program. Like someone else pointed out, in the USA this program is usually a one-year program that starts in the fall and ends in the following spring, with sacraments being administered at the Easter Vigil mass.
While there are differences in details of the program for people who were baptized Roman Catholic but never did anything else, baptized in another Christian denomination, baptized in another Catholic or an Orthodox denomination, or not baptized at all, the basics are the same: you will probably meet once a week (or so) with other adults, listen to speakers, have time to ask questions and reflect on answers, and get to experience aspects of the community's prayer life and outreach. You will have a sponsor (who can be assigned to you if you don't have someone in mind) who acts as a mentor and will stand with you at all the rituals.
But the first step is to contact your church. Given that many church staff members take summer months off, call again in late August if you don't get a response.
2007-07-25 11:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The process is called RCIA and stands for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. It lasts from about August until the Easter Vigil.
You will be called a catechumen during this period and will be treated to an experience that you will not soon forget (I know I haven't)
Call the local Catholic Parish and ask to speak to the director of Adult Formation. This person will get you on your way.
2007-07-25 09:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-07-26 00:29:19 · answer #4 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to enroll in RCIA (Rites of Christian Initial of Adults). Contact you local Catholic Church and they will set you up. If you have been baptized already make sure to bring the certificate if not, don't worry about it. Classes usually start in Sept or Oct and end at the Easter Vigil when you will receive your sacraments. Good luck to you.
2007-07-25 09:01:27 · answer #5 · answered by DAR76 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would do a bit of research on the tenants of Catholicism and see if it is what you believe. Then go to the local priest and discuss the possibilities with him. I'm sure there are some classes, most religions offer them for people outside their religion that want in.
2007-07-25 09:03:15 · answer #6 · answered by Amber F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your location I think it best if you go along to your nearest Catholic church and set up a meeting with the Parish Priest.
2007-07-25 09:00:08 · answer #7 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
go see a preist, you join rcia. if there's an emergeny, like ur about to die, anyone can baptize you. if the preist puts u in rcia where someone who is not a preist is giving the classes, complain and find a preist who will give you the classes.
good luck
God bless
don't be a liberal
learn your latin
go to the traditional mass!
2007-07-27 00:00:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be required to get baptized. Check out several local clergies. Not all priests are created equal. They are still human and come with some bias.
2007-07-25 09:01:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are really interested in the Bible and what it has to say don't become a Catholic. Now, if you want to follow tradition and man, become a Catholic.
There are thousands of things Catholics do that are against the Bible. The bible states that we only have one father, the one in heaven. Catholics priests like to be called fathers. Also the Bible warns against images of idolatry, there churches are filled with them. Also Jesus stated when you pray to the Father in heaven to not repeat things over and over, Catholics tell us to repeat things over and over. They do not know that God knows what you are going to ask before you even ask it. Catholics celebrate Christmas on the 25 of December, Yet all the scholars know that Jesus was not born in December and that the 25 of December was actually a pagan holiday. Catholics mingle into politics and world affairs. Jesus warned us to become separate from this world. Jesus also stated for us to hollow God's name which is Jehovah. Jesus also stated for us to preach the word of God from door to door.
If you really want to do God's will, then be careful which religion you pick.
2007-07-25 09:07:07 · answer #10 · answered by yikes_its_me 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Contact a Catholic clergyperson....use the phonebook.
2007-07-25 08:59:33 · answer #11 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋