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on_the_hill
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I’d add that we have the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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Brandall
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A couple of points. Anyone converting to the church that is under the age of 18 would not go through an RCIA program. They would go through RCIC, Rite of Children Initiation of Children.
A lot of you have been focused on the word “happy”. I’ve personally been unhappy with being baptist for 20+ years. There are several reasons for that unhappiness and that is what has made me look elsewhere. I can articulate several things about the Baptist church that have left me unfulfilled but the short answer is, I’m not happy with the Baptist church.
A 16 year old’s use of the word happy may mean any number of things.
A lot of you have been focused on the word “happy”. I’ve personally been unhappy with being baptist for 20+ years. There are several reasons for that unhappiness and that is what has made me look elsewhere. I can articulate several things about the Baptist church that have left me unfulfilled but the short answer is, I’m not happy with the Baptist church.
A 16 year old’s use of the word happy may mean any number of things.
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gracepoole
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Do you know any Catholics? Have you attended a Mass in the past? What’s drawn you to Catholicism, specifically?
(Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great faith!
But it’s not for the faint of heart.)
(Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great faith!
But it’s not for the faint of heart.)
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Tigg
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I might recommend a book I think you will like called “Surprised by Truth” edited by Patrick Madrid. It contains several short conversion stories written by those who felt drawn to the faith and became Catholic. Their different reasons for doing so will speak to your heart without getting into anything “heavy.”
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EmergencyOps
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Welcome.
I would discuss your desire to convert with someone in a Catholic Church’s office. Locate a church near you (there’s an app for that!), and find contact information. Most churches have a website. Becoming a Catholic is not a quick process, and rightfully so. RCIA took me about 13 months to complete (may differ slightly at each church).
While you await the start of RCIC/RCIA, begin reading-up on the Catholic faith. Joining this forum is a good start (try not to get overwhelmed). Another good resource is a Catholic religious store. They should have books geared toward youth/young adults. I “read my way in”, so to speak. I, too, was dissatisfied with the Baptist faith I was raised in.
Beware, you will encounter resistance from loved ones. You may end up the recipient of a Come to Jesus meeting, at the hands of a well-meaning relative or parent. Do personal study of the faith, talk to the outreach folks at the nearby Catholic Church, and pray.
In summary: take your time, contact your local “parish”…and welcome.
I would discuss your desire to convert with someone in a Catholic Church’s office. Locate a church near you (there’s an app for that!), and find contact information. Most churches have a website. Becoming a Catholic is not a quick process, and rightfully so. RCIA took me about 13 months to complete (may differ slightly at each church).
While you await the start of RCIC/RCIA, begin reading-up on the Catholic faith. Joining this forum is a good start (try not to get overwhelmed). Another good resource is a Catholic religious store. They should have books geared toward youth/young adults. I “read my way in”, so to speak. I, too, was dissatisfied with the Baptist faith I was raised in.
Beware, you will encounter resistance from loved ones. You may end up the recipient of a Come to Jesus meeting, at the hands of a well-meaning relative or parent. Do personal study of the faith, talk to the outreach folks at the nearby Catholic Church, and pray.
In summary: take your time, contact your local “parish”…and welcome.
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bben15
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Welcome home. I pray for you!
You should start by contacting your nearest parish for enrollment in an RCIA program. RCIA usually starts in August. When you complete RCIA, at the Easter Vigil, you will be baptized if you haven’t already, and be confirmed by the priest.
In the meantime, attend Mass weekly. We just ask you to refrain from the Eucharist.
Baptists believe in believer’s baptism, while Catholics believe in infant baptism. Catholics believe that a validly-ordained priest can transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. There are many differences. However, my fingers have had enough of a work-out today.
You should find a comparison chart on the internet to know all the differences. I highly suggest that you do not ask a Baptist pastor, as we do not know what kind of answer he would give. I’m sure you’ve heard that some Baptist pastors are anti-Catholic and will lie to you about the Catholic faith. I’ve heard of Baptist pastors that told people that the Catholic Church believes in Mary worship, child molestation, etc. You might want to ask a Catholic priest instead if you want more information. A priest wouldn’t lie to you about that.
I also suggest you start praying the rosary daily. As it is often said, people come to Christ through Mary.
You might also want to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, if you have time. I use ibreviary.com/m/breviario.php
God Bless through Christ and Mary.
I pray for you!You should start by contacting your nearest parish for enrollment in an RCIA program. RCIA usually starts in August. When you complete RCIA, at the Easter Vigil, you will be baptized if you haven’t already, and be confirmed by the priest.
In the meantime, attend Mass weekly. We just ask you to refrain from the Eucharist.
Baptists believe in believer’s baptism, while Catholics believe in infant baptism. Catholics believe that a validly-ordained priest can transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. There are many differences. However, my fingers have had enough of a work-out today.
You should find a comparison chart on the internet to know all the differences. I highly suggest that you do not ask a Baptist pastor, as we do not know what kind of answer he would give. I’m sure you’ve heard that some Baptist pastors are anti-Catholic and will lie to you about the Catholic faith. I’ve heard of Baptist pastors that told people that the Catholic Church believes in Mary worship, child molestation, etc. You might want to ask a Catholic priest instead if you want more information. A priest wouldn’t lie to you about that.
I also suggest you start praying the rosary daily. As it is often said, people come to Christ through Mary.
You might also want to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, if you have time. I use ibreviary.com/m/breviario.php
God Bless through Christ and Mary.
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jesuspsr
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Welcome to CAF
May the Holy spirit continue to guide you on your journey:thumbsup:
God bless
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May the Holy spirit continue to guide you on your journey:thumbsup:
God bless
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skeyes
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NickyLynne, I want to post a few thoughts for you.
You ask what the differences are between Catholic and Baptist.
There are many subtle differences but there are several really important matters that truly separate Catholics from the Baptists.
Catholics believe in a relationship with Jesus and His Church. You see Jesus cannot be separated from His Church and we are called to love Jesus but also love and be a member of the Church He started. Baptist believe that it is all about believing in Jesus as Savior.
Catholics believe that we are in a relationship with Jesus through faith and works. This does not mean in any sense that we work our way into a relationship with Jesus. It means that because of the great love Jesus has for us, we accept a relationship with Him and because of that we relationship, we love our neighbors, we visit the sick, etc. If we don’t have works, then we would be lacking in our relationship with Jesus.
One more and I will stop. Catholics believe that there is such a thing as redemptive suffering". Now I know as a Baptist this sounds a little strange, but Jesus told us to pick up our cross daily and follow Him. That means that as we go through our days and we are presented with things that are disappointments for us, that if we present them to Jesus in humility and love, we will be strengthened and brought closer to God. This is picking up our cross daily.
There are many other things that separate Catholics and Baptists, but this is a short summary of some of the things I went through as I converted from a Baptist background to the Church Jesus established.
Keep asking questions, visit with a priest, if you are comfortable with that. Don’t give up, the Holy Spirit many times uses things like not being happy where we are to show us the road to true happiness.
You are in my prayers.
Stan
You ask what the differences are between Catholic and Baptist.
There are many subtle differences but there are several really important matters that truly separate Catholics from the Baptists.
Catholics believe in a relationship with Jesus and His Church. You see Jesus cannot be separated from His Church and we are called to love Jesus but also love and be a member of the Church He started. Baptist believe that it is all about believing in Jesus as Savior.
Catholics believe that we are in a relationship with Jesus through faith and works. This does not mean in any sense that we work our way into a relationship with Jesus. It means that because of the great love Jesus has for us, we accept a relationship with Him and because of that we relationship, we love our neighbors, we visit the sick, etc. If we don’t have works, then we would be lacking in our relationship with Jesus.
One more and I will stop. Catholics believe that there is such a thing as redemptive suffering". Now I know as a Baptist this sounds a little strange, but Jesus told us to pick up our cross daily and follow Him. That means that as we go through our days and we are presented with things that are disappointments for us, that if we present them to Jesus in humility and love, we will be strengthened and brought closer to God. This is picking up our cross daily.
There are many other things that separate Catholics and Baptists, but this is a short summary of some of the things I went through as I converted from a Baptist background to the Church Jesus established.
Keep asking questions, visit with a priest, if you are comfortable with that. Don’t give up, the Holy Spirit many times uses things like not being happy where we are to show us the road to true happiness.
You are in my prayers.
Stan
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briemile
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I know that this is an old thread, but I joined the church when I was under 18, and I went through RCIA. Maybe because I was a senior in high school or I think that Father thought that I was mature. So, in some cases, one may be under 18 and may be in RCIA.
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CB_Catholic
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I am on the RCIA team at my parish and we too have had youth under the age of 18 go through the program. However, they usually are high school age and often convert with their parents. The grade school ones have their own program or are put in CCD, depending on their age.
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briemile
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