what is catholicism? i want to convert to be a catholic how do i go about doing that?

Question

oh, i'm a baptist right now....well tha's what my parents raised me as....

oh i'm a Christian right now....a baptist...at least that's what my parents raised me as....

Answer 1

There should be a local Catholic Church nearby. You need to talk to the parish priest there. They will probably require you to participate in a religious education program of some kind. Catholic want converts (called Catechumens) to be clear about the beliefs they are converting to. It's not just a blind mumbling of some "Sinner Prayer." Catholics believe a conversion is both a spiritual and intellectual process.

Answer 2

I was born to two Catholic parents so I personally never had to go through "conversion" as I was baptized as an infant and confirmed as a teenager.

I had a cousin however who was raised Evangelical Christian and converted so I slightly remember his experience.

You mention you are currently Baptist. If you have already been baptized in the Trinitarian formula (In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) you will not have to be "re-baptized".

There are something called RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) which are theological classes that you will be expected to complete. They start some time in the fall (I believe September) and last until Easter, which is when you will receive First Communion, and Confirmation. Because these "classes" have already started (but not so long ago) its imperative that you talk to a priest immediately. He may be able to pull some strings and get you into the class now instead of having to wait another year to even start them.

Don't let all these antagonists of the Catholic church get you down. Spirituality is someting wonderful that everyone in this modern society needs from wherever it may come. Even though I personally left the Catholic church for another religion, that doesn't mean it can't work wonders on others.

Follow the admonition of Paul: If you find something benevolent, good, praisworthy or of good report, SEEK AFTER IT.

Answer 3

The Catholic Church is the earliest of all the Christian religions. The Church's traditions and teachings are 1500 years older than any protestant or non Catholic Christian religion.
The Catholic Church during the 4th Century AD assembled a council of Bishops together to establish which would be the books to be included in the first original bible. Later on, some of these books were removed by apostates during the protestant reformation.
The Catholic Church is the oldest of all the Christian religions and has the largest following of all the Christian religions with an apostolic succession of priests that goes back to the original 12 apostles. All other Christian religions that came along after the Catholic Church were made up by people who didn't agree with the teachings of "mother church", or for other reasons such as financial gains or rebelling against what was already established for over 1500 years.
The Catholic Church has a Pope who is considered father of the church who is the sucessor of Peter.

Answer 4

A summary of Catholic beliefs is contained in the Nicene Creed (from the year 325):

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us and our salvation He came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit, He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day He rose again in fulfillment of the scriptures: He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son, He is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

For a complete description of what Catholics believe, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/index.htm

+ Joining the Catholic Church +

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 5

If you want to learn about it you should try to go to catechism (if you go to a public school) after school- & learn about it a little.
You can actually convert to becoming a catholic through a process (I think it's called the RCIA) at Easter you'll be baptized, confirmed & recieve the eucharist ^^
Hopefully that helped, but you should try looking up some things about the church first too.

Answer 6

It's great, not perfect mind you. Be ready to hear a lot of criticism but keep the faith.
There are learning sessions at every church.
Good luck and God bless.

Answer 7

If you don't know what it is, then you're nothing more than a troll trying to get a reaction out of people. If you actually want to know about catholicism, instead of rely on the lies that protestants like chris spew on here, then you'll google it and get REAL CORRECT answers.

Answer 8

why do you want to be a catholic, if you don't know what catholicism is...?

Answer 9

Ha, how come you wana convert to sumat you know nothing about! lol

Answer 10

Why would you convert when you dont even know what it is?