I am a Christian of no particular denomination but, the more I see this bashing of the Catholics,?

Question

the more I see it as the true Church. I think I will become a Catholic. Is there a way that they can tell if my baptism was ok or not?

Answer 1

Christian Baptism performed legally is alway`s acceptable in the Catholic church and you have no further need for another baptism, in fact it would be illegal.

Answer 2

Tina, I'm not sure if you're serious, but even if you're halfway interested at this point it might be best to become sort of an inquirer first -- and as others have mentioned, RCIA classes held in most parishes are the best way to do that.

But if that's a little much right now, you can learn a great deal on your own about what the Church teaches by using the materials from the Catholic Home Study Service. You can choose whatever course interests you the most, and they'll send you an excellent book and workbook (free). When you complete the first, you can request another if you want.

As far as your baptism goes, I agree with others here: If you were baptized with water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and either have a certificate or the church where you were baptized can be called to verify it, then the Church accepts it as entirely valid.

Answer 3

Generally speaking, if you were baptized by any Protestant minister, your baptism is valid. Yes, you will need some documents to validate it.
The Cathlic Church is the true Church. The four marks of the true Church are: One: (BASIC doctrine the same all over the world which cannot be changed). Holy: founded by Jesus Christ as the second person of the Trinity. Catholic (universal):Cannot exclude anyone from joining). Apostolic: It can be traced back to St. Peter and the Apostles.
Bashing is merely the activity of Satan trying to destroy the Church. But the gates of hell will never prevail against it. That is the promise of Jesus Christ. Accept this great Gift of Faith. See any priest at any Catholic Church. God love you.

Answer 4

The Catholic Church will recognize any Christian Baptism. To fully participate in the Catholic Church you would want to go to RCIA classes and receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist.

Answer 5

Well since you are already a christian and have been baptized I'm almost positive that the Catholic church accepts it as a legitimate baptism. I'd ask a Catholic priest though I'm sure they'll have all the answers regarding that kind of thing. Oh congrats on your conversion to Catholicism.

Answer 6

Yes. If you were to join an RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults), you would bring your baptismal certificate to the team leader.

Catholics consider any baptism done in the name of the trinity to be valid, so no doubt this would be enough. If you cannot find your baptismal certificate, the priest might perform what is called a "conditional baptism" (which is a baptism that assumes you've been baptized properly, but which is done as a "just in case" measure.)

Answer 7

Are you actually borne again? Do you know that Jesus died for you personaly? Have you been baptized, confessing your need for the gift of God, ie The life, death and resorrection of Jesus Christ? Do you honestly believe that you are a sinner in need of his love? Have you cnfessed that to others?

If not you need to. There is no point in attending services at any church if you don't at least want to concider these things. It doesn't matter if you do it in the kitchen or bathroom. God is not hindered by space, or mans religeous notions.
Once you are sure of your need, ask him to forgive you. Don´t play religeous games, don´t hold back any doubt you may have. Be totaly honest in your conversation to Him. If you are not sure that you are a sinner (maybe your a real nice person but..) ask him to show you your sins.
Once you have asked and received forgiveness and are convienced of the salvation of God, tell someone that you have done this.
Then and only then, decide which church to go to and ask God to lead you.

As for church bashing, that goes on all the time. if the words are false, it is truly bashing and has no value. Ignore it. If what is said is true, beware of said church.

I am not a member of any earthly church but am confident in my standing in the body of Christ.
Church means body.

But I will say this, though the catholic church, no doubt has members who have tasted the salvation of Christ, the politics and religeous trappings are not of Christ. This can be said of other churches as well. But the Catholic Church is blatent in it's idolotry and fanticies.

If you want the truth about any so called christian church, do some research in the book they use.

Gypsy Priest

Answer 8

Jesus said, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved." (Mark 16:15-16)

The Catholic Church believes that you can only be saved once and therefore should only be baptized once.

The Nicene Creed states, "We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins."

The Catholic Church recognizes the baptism of anyone who was baptized with water and the words, "[Name], I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.nccbuscc.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2.htm#art1

With love in Christ.

Answer 9

If you were baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (or Ghost), your baptism will count. You will also need to take a catechism class called RCIA to learn more about Catholicism before you can convert. They want you to know as much as possible and "count the cost," like Jesus said to.

Answer 10

if you wish to enter the catholic church, and if you are accepted, there will be an investigation into the circumstances of your baptism.

if there is any kind of a question mark against your baptism, you will be re-baptised.

if your original baptism was effective the re-baptism will have no effect. but if your original baptism was faulty the re-baptism will have all the force of the full sacrament.