Becoming catholic

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Hi im new here, so sorry if this is wrong place to post.

I am 22 years old and a methodist.

My parents and siblings are also methodist but we are not a religious family.

I have been wanting to somehow become a more religious person for some years now but I have no idea how to go about doing it.

I just wanted to know a couple of things

Is there a problem with a methodist becoming catholic?

How do I actually become catholic?

Is there anything I can start doing to be a better catholic and have more faith?

I am not a great person and alot of the times cannot control my actions

I drink almost every weekend, I Find it hard too control my lust and i also take steroids.

I know these actions are bad, would they be a problem if I wanted to devote myself in becoming a catholic?
 
Welcome to CAF.
In order to understand Catholic faith, I suggest you to find a Catholic church in your area and inquire about their RCIA class. Usually RCIA has a inquiry session at this time of the year, and class will start in September. There is no problem for you to be converted, but you need to understand the rich faith of Catholicism. RCIA is the right path. Google it and you should find Catholic churches in your area, then contact those churches for their coming classes.
At the same time, you can continue to come to CAF.
 
lukee455 said:
Hi im new here, so sorry if this is wrong place to post.

I am 22 years old and a methodist.

My parents and siblings are also methodist but we are not a religious family.

I have been wanting to somehow become a more religious person for some years now but I have no idea how to go about doing it.

I just wanted to know a couple of things

Is there a problem with a methodist becoming catholic?

How do I actually become catholic?

Is there anything I can start doing to be a better catholic and have more faith?

I am not a great person and alot of the times cannot control my actions

I drink almost every weekend, I Find it hard too control my lust and i also take steroids.

I know these actions are bad, would they be a problem if I wanted to devote myself in becoming a catholic?
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you might think about a little rehab,it sounds like you have control issues, getting clean should be your first thing you do god will follow.
 
The best advice I got when I was thinking of becoming Catholic forty years ago was to start going to the Catholic Church Sundays.
 
God loves you and wants you to take care of yourself first.
Clean up your act, find a church nearby and meet the priest
you may even go to mass and do what everyone else does but no communion.
ask the priest about RCIA and when will the classes start and take it from there.

Much about our Faith is right here on this site.

follow the other poster’s advice. If you are serious and want to find God and the Catholic Church our Lord will walk with you all the way.

May God give you the Grace and open heart to find your way. Something for you to think about.

ACT OF FAITH
O my God, who are infallible Truth and can neither deceive nor be deceived, I firmly believe all that you have revealed and propose to my belief though your holy Church, because you have revealed it. I believe that you are one in nature and three in Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. I believe that you are the Creator of all things and that you reward the just for all eternity in heaven and punish the wicked for all eternity in hell. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God made man, that he suffered and died for my sins and rose from the dead in glory, and that it is only in him through the Holy Spirit that eternal life is given to us . I believe in all that your holy Church believes. I thank you for having called me to the true faith, and I propose that with the help of your grace I will live and die in this holy faith. Amen.
 
lukee455 said:
Hi im new here, so sorry if this is wrong place to post.

I am 22 years old and a methodist.

My parents and siblings are also methodist but we are not a religious family.

I have been wanting to somehow become a more religious person for some years now but I have no idea how to go about doing it.

I just wanted to know a couple of things

Is there a problem with a methodist becoming catholic?

How do I actually become catholic?

Is there anything I can start doing to be a better catholic and have more faith?

I am not a great person and alot of the times cannot control my actions

I drink almost every weekend, I Find it hard too control my lust and i also take steroids.

I know these actions are bad, would they be a problem if I wanted to devote myself in becoming a catholic?
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You should seek help for your drinking and steroids regardless of whether you become Catholic or not, I think.

To become Catholic you should start first start going to Mass every week. You are free to participate in everything such as saying the prayers etc (although you don’t have to if it makes you uncomfortable) EXCEPT communion.

Next step should be to ask your local parish about RCIA (right of Christian Initiation of Adults) , it is a class that should help you learn about the faith. It is not a binding commitment, joining the class does not mean you have to join the Church. On the Easter Vigil, you will be baptized if you have not been baptized already, you will also receive first communion and confirmation.

Some other pointers-- read this website, read the Catechism of the Catholic Church (you can get it cheaply, or for free online) it explains everything you need to know about Catholicism. And feel free to ask questions on the forum.

I know this is probably what everyone else is saying but I just want to let you know that this is a great website to come if you need support, we are all here to help you with your questions!
 
May God’s Peace, Love, Healing & Mercy be with you and to all!

Our Good Lord Jesus is truly drawing you closer to Him and His Church. Anybody can join the Catholic Church. You have to attend the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program. That program is open to ALL including Catholics who want to know more about the Catholic faith, the Church’s teachings & practices. Nobody is obligated to join the Catholic Church after finishing the program.

Talk to a priest & tell him that you are interested in becoming a Catholic. Inquire about when they are starting their RCIA program.

We are all sinners and in need of God’s Mercy & Grace every moment of our life. Mother Teresa once said “God cannot fill anything that is full.” If we wish to draw closer to God, we have to continuously empty ourselves of sins and vices then we will be filled more with God’s grace, holiness, goodness, peace, joy and blessings, helping us to overcome our weaknesses, sins, vices and temptations.

A saint is a sinner that perseveres. We should not get discouraged by our own sinfulness, failures and weaknesses but should have great hope and joy for Our Good Lord Jesus loves us tremendously beyond what our human mind can fathom and is calling each and every one of us to draw closer to Him and to ONLY Church that He has founded 2,000 years ago.

May Our Good Lord Jesus bless, strengthen & protect you and those who want to answer His call and follow Him.

Praying for you and for all!
 
hello fellow methodist catholic believing person!

i like to call myself a methocath!

i’m a methodist too!!!
 
Hi, 🙂 yes a Methodist can become a Catholic, and there’s a process for that, which includes a type of a course where you learn about God and the Church (RCIA). This usually starts around the fall and goes until the Easter Vigil, when people are baptized or confirmed. 🙂 During that time, it’s also good to pray, attend Mass, pray the Rosary, go to Eucharistic Adoration, read spiritual books, - I’m just listing everything lol - whatever helps 🙂

I would start by talking to a priest 🙂
I drink almost every weekend, I Find it hard too control my lust and i also take steroids.
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I know these actions are bad, would they be a problem if I wanted to devote myself in becoming a catholic?
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you would need to confess these things in your first Confession, and try your best to repent of them, and not do them any more. If you fall back into the same actions through weakness, you can of course still be a Catholic (we all sin I’m sure :)), but don’t get discouraged, go to Confession again, and try again. The Sacraments and prayer really give many graces, which help to overcome sin. I no longer struggle with many of the sins that I struggled with as a new Christian. It just often takes some time.

It might also be a good idea to get some help with this… if you have an addiction, you might need some more professional help. But as long as a person is trying their best to live a good Christian life, they can be Catholic, even if they keep on failing through weakness. What matters is sincerely trying to change, and relying on God’s grace for this.

God bless 🙂
 
My family comes from a Methodist background. I was confirmed in the Catholic Church 5 years ago. So yes, a Methodist can become Catholic.

I won’t rehash the other advice, which you should follow.

Another thing is to start reading. Read the daily readings. You can find there on the USCCB web site. These are the scriptures that are reading during mass everyday.

Also find a copy of Surprised by Truth. You will likely be able to identify with the stories of people who also converted to the Catholic Church.
 
lukee455 said:
Hi im new here, so sorry if this is wrong place to post.

I am 22 years old and a methodist.

My parents and siblings are also methodist but we are not a religious family.

I have been wanting to somehow become a more religious person for some years now but I have no idea how to go about doing it.

I just wanted to know a couple of things

Is there a problem with a methodist becoming catholic?

How do I actually become catholic?

Is there anything I can start doing to be a better catholic and have more faith?

I am not a great person and alot of the times cannot control my actions

I drink almost every weekend, I Find it hard too control my lust and i also take steroids.

I know these actions are bad, would they be a problem if I wanted to devote myself in becoming a catholic?
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There is no problem with anybody becoming Catholic. The only problem is the modern negative definition of authority as being someone who tells someone how to act, what to do and such… That is not what is meant in Catholic tradition. Think of it as Author-Rights. It all comes from God.
Other people already answered the second question.
You could start by humbling yourself in front of our Lord. Once you humble yourself you will know that His creations are full of wonder and mystery (from weeds to forests; the moon to galaxies; from ant to ape; from a sunny day to a blizzard). This can help you with your faith and becoming a greater person. I am by no means a great person or a good Catholic. I try to be but to no avail. We all have things to strive toward and we can only do that by taking baby steps. You are not the only one who is trying to mend yourself, nor are you the only one with those problems. At least you know that you want to start. We can only go forward if we know that we want to go forward. And we can only take that first step if we try. Sure, these things will be obstacles but with the 4 p’s (prayer, persistence, patience and perseverance), the temptations may not be eliminated but your power to control yourself will grow. “I can do all things in Him who strengthens me.” Phil 4:13, I think.
I hope this helps and that things work out for you. Do not worry about these trivial things though. They will pass once your faith grows and continues to grow. As G.K. Chesterton was once asked why he came to the Catholic Church, he said, “To get my sins forgiven.”
Take care
 
You don’t have to get clean or straight “first”. You can do both. You just need the desire in your Heart and be willing.

I would look for a Catholic Catechism, even on-line is OK, and a Church to attend. At the same time you need to be real honest about your problem with Alcohol/Drugs. If you need to go in-patient in order to get off this? Then call the local Hot-LIne number in your area for what existing treatment exists. Your gonna need at minimum out-patient treatment. And begin to honestly talk about why you are doing what you are doing. And your self honestly and faith is going to be your salvation.

What alcohol and steroids do for you? God could also do, and do better, in a non destructive way. And while your struggling with the road back, which you will. The Bible, Church, Prayer, the Blessed Mary and Faith will give you the Peace thats absent.

But you know you have a problem, and you know you need help. So really you already took the first step by admitting you have a problem. Now you just have to get your ducks in order so to speak. And follow through with what you know in your heart is right.

I’ll Pray for you, GT
 
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