What are the steps I have to take to convert into the Catholic faith?

Question

how long, who to talk to, classes, etc.

Answer 1

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 2

first call the parish you feel most comfortable in...ask to speak to the Religious Education Director.

Meet with them and ask any question you have...if you are still interested, you can start the RCIA- the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Classes started a few weeks ago, but there is still time.

There is no obligation- this is a time for you to learn what it means to be Catholic and make an informed deision. Being Catholic isn't like ewalking into a Methodist or Baptist place and saying 'sign me up!' Being Catholic is a way of life- it influences everything you do, if you really want to practice the faith.

Throughout the next few months, you will attend the classes and Mass. After the readings, you will be dismissed with other inquirers to a discussion of the scriptures of the day with a (hopfully) nowledgable Catholic.

At the Easter vigil ( the night before Easter) you will be baptised ( if you haven't already), be Confirmed and receive your first Communion. This is an ancient tradition going back to the infancy of Christianity. It s THE most beautiful Mass of the year- and it is all to welcome you into the one and only Church that Jesus Christ founded!

Welcome Home!

Answer 3

As explained in another answer, you need to inquire about RCIA (Rite of the Christian Initiation of Adults). This you can do at the nearest Catholic parish.
RCIA requires that you attend classes on a weekly basis for just less than one year. During RCIA everything about Roman Catholic practice and belief is explained. You will also be given the opportunity to ask questions (and this is welcomed). You can opt out of RCIA at any time, the course is not about indoctrination but about explanation. It is through conviction that those who complete RCIA are welcomed into the Church during the Easter Vigil.

Answer 4

3. Yes there are classes; for most people (I am almost 50), they are called RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults).
1. Roughly speaking they are about 6 months long.
2. Call the local Catholic church, they should be able to 'set you up'.

Personal comment; I was in (raised) another Protestant denomination, even being a deacon. To make a long story relatively short; they had 7 deviations from God's word. The Catholic congregation I went to; (and went thru most of RCIA) had roughly 3.5 deviations (teaching (what) notthe people (who)). What is your talent(s), is between you and God presently.

Answer 5

Call the nearest Catholic parish office. Tell them what you want to do and ask when the next RCIA classes will be held. If it's too far in the future (more than 3 months) then call another parish. Go to the classes and be prepared to study and to learn. Unlike many Protestant sects we insist that you know what you're getting into BEFORE we let you get into it officially.

Good luck and God bless you!

Answer 6

First turn off the critical thinking part of your brain, then anything is possible.

Go to any Catholic Church parsonage and they will be happy to get you going on the road to conversion.

Answer 7

Why would you want to do such a silly thing? Religion is a fraud. http://www.positiveatheism.org/hist/russell0.htm
http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/index.htm