Help with Catholism?

Question

Hello, I am thinking about studying Catholism. I have attended Mass only a few times but really enjoyed it. My question is, how long do you think I should wait before I start my process to becoming Catholic? (I really don't want to move too fast but I am very excited to learn more.) Also, can you give me a quick summary of what I need to do in order to be Catholic? Thanks for the help!

Answer 1

You can go through RCIA without committing to converting.

It starts in the fall and ends in spring. If you're under 18, your local church may allow you to attend CCD classes.

Also, just do some reading on the subject...Catholicism for dummies, in my opinion, would be a GREAT place to get the basic information. (it's pretty thick though).

Answer 2

I think you should learn more about Catholicism before you decide to be Catholic. Our beliefs are very simple and definite, and we have quite a few beleifs. Yet, even though i am a Catholic, some of our beliefs i question simply because they dont sound like God (like the beleif that God condemns homosexuals because they are homosexuals, not on anything else).
To be a Catholic

You must attend Catholicism classes on whatever night or day they are. During this time you will learn many things and talk about things concerning God and Catholicism and Jesus and such, and go through Communion and Confirmation, in which you will be allowed to take the bread and wine (you only are allowed to take the wine after Confirmation).

That is all i know, because i was born a Catholic.

Answer 3

I am going through RCIA right now. It typically is an 8 month period of learning starting around September with confirmation at Easter. Just because you start the classes doesn't mean you have to commit to becoming Catholic. You start by learning the sacraments and basic principles and then during Mass about 1 month into the classes they have Rite of Acceptance where you decide if what you have learned so far seems right to you and you want to continue with the classes and eventually get confirmed. I am happy with my decision but also want to take other theology classes as I find all religions including atheism and agnostics interesting. Good luck!

Answer 4

Contact a priest at a local church for one. It takes a long time to be a catholic with a lot of studying, you just don't go and say I want to be a Catholic today, like at some other churches. The process to conversion RCIA is a long process where you'll have time to study the faith.

Answer 5

Catholicism (no longer Catholism) is a branch or denomination of Christianity. Catholic comes from a Greek be conscious which skill typical. The Christ's Church is seen typical (even with the fact that there are denominations collectively with Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Methodist, and so on.) and all denominations understand the Nicene Creed which makes use of the word - in a single, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. Western Christianity (of which Catholicism is a component) additionally acknowledges the Apostles' Creed which additionally includes the word "holy catholic Church." word that throughout the time of neither creed is the be conscious "catholic" capitalized because of the fact the purpose is that the Church (the human beings who prepare Christianity) is typical. in case you're Catholic they instruct all of this at your church. try going to catechism.

Answer 6

Go to your local parish and ask for RCIA classes, it takes some time but you'll get there. Go to mass and pray to the Holy Ghost to guide you on your spiritual journey of faith but do not take the Eucharist until you have done your first communion.

I disagree with the guy that says God condemns homosexuals, that's not true. God condemns homosexual acts, being homosexual is not a sin because a lot of people are born gay and that's not their fault.

Answer 7

As you would attach a thread to a pin, so begin by acquainting yourself with a certain saint or guardian angel to assist you in your quest. So that if the thread should ever waver, you could always pull it taut and draw a really cool geometric pattern.

Okay, that didn't make much sense, but I bet God understood it. That analogy really got away on me. Honestly, I'm happy for you.

Answer 8

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Have you checked out their list of heresies with the Bible??


1. Prayers for the dead .....300 AD
2. Making the sign of the cross .....300 AD
3. Veneration of angels & dead saints .....375 A.D
4. Use of images in worship .....375 A D.
5. The Mass as a daily celebration .....394 AD
6. Beginning of the exaltation of Mary; the term, "Mother of God" applied at Council of Ephesus .....431 AD.
7. Extreme Unction (Last Rites) .....526 AD
8. Doctrine of Purgatory-Gregory I .....593 AD
9. Prayers to Mary & dead saints .....600 AD
10. Worship of cross, images & relics .....786 AD
11. Canonization of dead saints .....995 AD
12. Celibacy of priesthood .....1079 AD
13. The Rosary .....1090 AD
14. Indulgences .....1190 AD
15. Transubstantiation-Innocent III .....1215 AD
16. Auricular Confession of sins to a priest .....1215 AD
17. Adoration of the wafer (Host) .....1220 AD
18. Cup forbidden to the people at communion .....1414 AD
19. Purgatory proclaimed as a dogma .....1439 AD
20. The doctrine of the Seven Sacraments confirmed .....1439 AD
21. Tradition declared of equal authority with Bible by Council of Trent .....1545 AD
22. Apocryphal books added to Bible .....1546 AD
23. Immaculate Conception of Mary .....1854 AD
24. Infallibility of the pope in matters of faith and morals, proclaimed by the Vatican Council .....1870 AD
25. Assumption of the Virgin Mary (bodily ascension into heaven shortly after her death) .....1950 AD
26. Mary proclaimed Mother of the Roman Catholic Church .....1965 AD



Please let me know of mistakes, as I am updating it.
TQ

Answer 9

Hello, Lauren:

All religions tend to say they are the only way. If you are not versed in history or the Bible, I suggest you first start by breaking the Bible code. It will give you warnings against latter-day deceptions. See http://abiblecode.tripod.com

Shalom, peace in Jesus, Ben Yeshua

P.S.: Make every move only with intense prayer and study of His word.

Answer 10

If you want to be a catholic, i would think it's for god. You do not need to be specifically catholic. You only need to repent of your sins and put all your faith in jesus christ. Then when you feel you want to go to church you will be led.