I was baptised Episcopalian but never confirmed. My husband was baptised and confirmed Catholic. We were married in a civil ceremony on January 1st of this year. Now I am seeking to covert to Catholicism so we may have a renewal of vows in his church in Wisconsin and raise our children Catholic. What would be the best way of going about this? I have always accepted Jesus Christ into my life and read the Holy Bible, so it is not completly foregion to me. Though I have done some research on the subject I have yet to find and definate steps and/or "how to" instructions. Thank you in advance for your answer!
2007-10-28 14:21:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Marysia- Semper Fi to you as well. If it appeared that I am converting simply for the two reasons I stated, that is not exactly the truth. It was my parent's decision to baptise me Episcopalian, though most of my family is Catholic. I have had the desire to convert for many years, but my parent's opinon of the Catholic Church kept me from doing so. Now that I am married and living my own life I have decided to take that step and become closer with God. Thank you for your answer and may God be with you.
2007-10-28 14:34:01 · update #1
Congratulations on your decision to take the final step into complete Christianity in Christ's own Church! The usual format is to take a series of informal instructional classes explaining the beliefs and practices of the Church. This is called the RCIA program - Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults. I teach this course in my own parish. You are already Christian of course, but this series completes one's knowledge of the full Christian faith. At the end of the series you will receive the sacraments of initiation you have not yet received. You will not be baptized again. You will make your first confession, receive the Most Holy Eucharist, and be Confirmed and formally received into the Holy Catholic Church. The RCIA usually starts around Sept/Oct, and continues to Easter, so see if you can get into the class which may just have started.
2007-10-28 14:29:49 · answer #1 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you were baptized Episcopalian you are already about 80% Catholic.
Talk to your local Catholic priest and ask him about "fast-tracking" the RCIA program, based on your particular situation, and see if there's a way you can make things official in less than the usual 6 month time frame.
On the other hand, you may find it very beneficial to complete the full RCIA program, which is typically completed each year, at Easter time.
2007-10-28 15:06:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 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.
2007-10-28 16:00:48 · answer #3 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Semper Fi!
you will have to take RCIA classes and often the final culminationof classes will be during Easter. You are half way there already. One note though - you don't have to become Catholic to raise your children or have your marriage blessed. make sure you're doing it for you to help you in your walk with Christ, your husband and children.
2007-10-28 14:29:00 · answer #4 · answered by Marysia 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My stepsister left the Church and grew to become an episcopalian after she have been given married. All she had to do became take place, because of fact she became shown interior the Catholic Church. it style of feels to cheapen the experience of conversion yet i might by no potential develop right into a protestant, so i do no longer quite understand why somebody might go away the Church.
2016-10-14 07:18:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local parish.
Sign upfor RCiA classes(ending around Easter)
RCIA classes probably have already started
Buy and read the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Watch EWTN
Pray and read about the Catholic faith
Go to Mass every week
2007-10-28 14:26:16 · answer #6 · answered by James O 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Read some Scott Hahn as well. He is a convert and an apologist. Very good reading give us an update?
2014-08-22 17:30:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
God bless you and welcome home.
Contact your local priest and ask about RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). These are the classes that will teach you the Faith. I went through them two years ago; best decision of my life.
God bless.
2007-10-29 02:03:53 · answer #8 · answered by Danny H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak with the pastor of your parish church. It is not a process that happens overnight, but there is a clear set of steps for you to follow. He can help you.
2007-10-28 14:27:28 · answer #9 · answered by Wondering 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
From the frying pan into the fire.Church hoping
isn't going to help you until you become converted from above.Bold,but true.
2007-10-28 14:29:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋