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My original question was not answered within the 5 days as specified by the AAA forum rules so I suppose it was deleted. I admit it was lengthy and a bit much to take in. So I will make this version short and sweet.
As a teenager I had spent 1 year in RCIA but dropped out. The priest had originally wanted me to spend 2 years. Last year I had an interest in becoming Catholic again so I went to the local priest on my military base and expressed my interest. He decided to not make me under go any further RCIA, though I had neglected to tell him I was originally supposed to do 2 years when I was a teenager.
At the same time I had doubts about the existence of God. Despite all this I went ahead and made my Profession of Faith, was Confirmed and received my first Holy Communion.
In light of all this, was my reception into the church valid and am I truly Catholic? I’ve been sorry about this for some time now and I’ve pondered whether it’s something I should confess or just let go. Another priest told me not to worry about it and just live the faith, but it’s still weighing on my conscience.
As a teenager I had spent 1 year in RCIA but dropped out. The priest had originally wanted me to spend 2 years. Last year I had an interest in becoming Catholic again so I went to the local priest on my military base and expressed my interest. He decided to not make me under go any further RCIA, though I had neglected to tell him I was originally supposed to do 2 years when I was a teenager.
At the same time I had doubts about the existence of God. Despite all this I went ahead and made my Profession of Faith, was Confirmed and received my first Holy Communion.
In light of all this, was my reception into the church valid and am I truly Catholic? I’ve been sorry about this for some time now and I’ve pondered whether it’s something I should confess or just let go. Another priest told me not to worry about it and just live the faith, but it’s still weighing on my conscience.