[RELIGION] Converting to Catholicism

Don't tell that to Walter Sobchak.

 

no problem, whatever i can do to help. i never called anyone stupid. i think i understand why one would do it. i just question the reason one does it.

 

He's as Jewish as Tevye.

 

Jews are responsible for Thai and Indian food??!?!?!?

 

Nope, just deli....but remember this:

"Jews know two things....suffering and where to get great Chinese food"...

- Mark Linn-Baker as Benjy Stone in "My Favorite Year"

I love that flick.....

 

Jews for Jesus??

 

A serious answer...

Generally you go through a Catholic church and partcipate in their RCIA (Right of Christian Initiation as Adult) program. It is a series of classes that culminate with Baptism (if never Baptised as a Christian), Confirmation as a Catholic and First Communion, usually on Holy Saturday.

You have a sponsor who attends classes and church with you during this time.

I assume different Dioceses may have different procedures, but RCIA classes is a common thing.

 

I don't think you'll make it in. Allow me to explain:

A lot of people in the 60's converted to Catholicism because the first family (John & Jackie) was Catholic, then decided they didn't like it and stopped following the tenets of the church. The influx of wannabe Catholics entering the church but not having the religious values or convictions required of that commitment, led to the spike in Catholic divorces and abortions that made things very difficult for the Popes.

They decided people who were not raised Catholic would need to go through a more rigorous trial period to prove their commitment. They now require you to convert into a Notre Dame fan first, for at least 2 yrs.

 

Don't know, but I'm pretty sure it disqualifies you from being a Protestant.

 

What's this everyone keeps mentioning about classes? Is it like some community college class where you learn about Catholicism? Do you have to pass a test?

 

Welcome to the family.

 

You attend classes (for lack of a better word) for a period of time. You learn about the Catholic Faith and participate in discussion groups. During this time, you also decide whether or not to continue with your conversion and if Catholicism is right for you. The classes may be held at the church or they may be held at someone's house. Some churches may also ask that you participate in service projects. For the teenagers at our church that are looking to get confirmed, they definitely participate in a service project, for the RCIA folks, I am not sure.

There aren't any tests that you have to pass.

 

Donate to my first link now, though. Or else you will feel really guilty, for whatever reason.