Coming back to the catholic church - what do I need to do

[dakotamidnight]

I drifted away due to health issues after I converted 5 years ago through RICA. Now I want to come back to the church, but I’m unsure what I need to. I recieved baptism, confirmation and communion, but never confession so I’m somewhat lost there.

I now have a 1yo DD who isn’t baptized either, and I want to get her baptized as well. I’m single, and I’m not really sure how the church deals with that. I’m also unsure what to do with my DD while I’m at mass/confession, since she sometimes gets pretty vocal.

I’m also not used to parish churches, as I mostly attended a college church, and they are very very different.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Milliardo]

Coming back is simply talking to your parish priest, asking him if you can have Confession. Most priests will gladly give their time to hear Confession, so don’t be afraid to ask. If that might be uncomfortable, see if your parish has a time set aside for Confession.

 

[po18guy]

Coming back is simply talking to your parish priest, asking him if you can have Confession. Most priests will gladly give their time to hear Confession, so don’t be afraid to ask. If that might be uncomfortable, see if your parish has a time set aside for Confession.

Amen, and praise God! Yes, just go immediately to the one who can take your sins from you and bear them to God, who will destroy them. Baptism is also very easily accomplished. Once you are returned to a state of grace, you will be introduced to parish life. There, you will find that you now have a parish family that will be happy to help you and your precious child.

Make the call or stop by and ask for Father. There will be celebration in heaven!

The peace of Christ be with you.

 

[Sr_Sally]

You are just a confession away from returning. Call the parish near you and make an appointment with the priest. He will guide you through everything. You can also arrange baptism for your dd. I am sure they will be thrilled to see you return.

As for your baby at Mass, yes, she may be loud sometimes, but the Church is pro-life, and most parishes welcome children. You may need to experiment with Mass times to find one that fits her schedule (when she’s not too cranky) and one that is not super quiet (often the earliest Mass of the day doesn’t have hymns, which makes it a bit shorter, but also super quiet).

Welcome home!

 

[puzzleannie]

I . I recieved baptism, confirmation and communion, but never confession so I’m somewhat lost there.

I now have a 1yo DD who isn’t baptized either, and I want to get her baptized as well. I’m single, and I’m not really sure how the church deals with that. I’m also unsure what to do with my DD while I’m at mass/confession, since she sometimes gets pretty vocal.

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welcome home
call the nearby parishes and ask their Mass and confession schedule, go to the office and register, and they will give you infor about preparing for your daughter’s baptism, and even help yo find godparents if you don’t know anyone. and just go to confession and tell your story, and the priest will guide you from there. Go to the early Mass and sit wherever you can take her out if she gets too much, but Catholic churches are used to babies, we like them. You may also ask about which churches have cry rooms or nurseries, some do, and some parents prefer that until their children are older, but that part is up to you.

What is supposed to happen after one enters the Church through RCIA is that you continue coming to the group, for at least 6 weeks, up to a year, and during that time you are prepared for first confession. That it didn’t happen is not your fault, as you could not come, but your story does show why it is important to stay connected with your group, and your sponsor, so you have that support in the tough times. God bless you and your baby, and again, welcome home.

 

[TOP]

Hi, I suggest you read up on the sacraments and being in a state of grace prior to them in the catechism. I had no idea and had to do some backtracking in the confessional when I came back. My family was like the Osbornes when we first came back and we where greeted with alot of acceptance. There is six of us. The little ones weren’t used to church and we are in a small parish. The Priest joked that the parish had just doubled. We made a scene. Now we are part of the family and things are pretty smooth going. Welcome home, Tim

 

[DJgang]

Oh, God bless you dear. You need the church now, more than ever! I am very proud of you, it takes courage to be a single mother. Look to the Blessed Mother, ask her to pray for you, and stay true to the Rosary

Just call the church, speak to the Priest…

Your post gave me a thought…what if, at my Parish, we offered to watch children for just a few minutes, while Moms (and Dads) received the graces of Reconcilation…oh, you have me thinking now…I think I should say something to my pro-life group…

 

[dakotamidnight]

Oh, God bless you dear. You need the church now, more than ever! I am very proud of you, it takes courage to be a single mother. Look to the Blessed Mother, ask her to pray for you, and stay true to the Rosary

Just call the church, speak to the Priest…

Your post gave me a thought…what if, at my Parish, we offered to watch children for just a few minutes, while Moms (and Dads) received the graces of Reconcilation…oh, you have me thinking now…I think I should say something to my pro-life group…

Oh that would be a wonderful service! It’s so hard to find anyone okay to watch DD who understands that she has severe food allergies so I just don’t leave her with anyone anymore.

 

[St_Gabriel]

Welcome home!!

 

[dakotamidnight]

welcome home
call the nearby parishes and ask their Mass and confession schedule, go to the office and register, and they will give you infor about preparing for your daughter’s baptism, and even help yo find godparents if you don’t know anyone. and just go to confession and tell your story, and the priest will guide you from there. Go to the early Mass and sit wherever you can take her out if she gets too much, but Catholic churches are used to babies, we like them. You may also ask about which churches have cry rooms or nurseries, some do, and some parents prefer that until their children are older, but that part is up to you.

What is supposed to happen after one enters the Church through RCIA is that you continue coming to the group, for at least 6 weeks, up to a year, and during that time you are prepared for first confession. That it didn’t happen is not your fault, as you could not come, but your story does show why it is important to stay connected with your group, and your sponsor, so you have that support in the tough times. God bless you and your baby, and again, welcome home.

I guess my college church negelcted to do that - They put me in with a bunch of confirmation students which is proably why. Our last event was confirmation - I always thought there was more to RICA that we covered.

 

[po18guy]

Oh that would be a wonderful service! It’s so hard to find anyone okay to watch DD who understands that she has severe food allergies so I just don’t leave her with anyone anymore.

My son is allergic to nearly all foods (beef, carrots, pineapple, egg, all dairy, soy, nuts, etc etc etc) and we found brothers and sisters in Christ who had the same concerns. They were naturals to watch our son. Be not afraid. Once you are joined by grace to the parish community, you will begin to see the incredible burdens that some others carry. You will be humbled, as we were.

One of our Eucharistic Ministers/Ministers of the Altar brought her autistic daughter regularly. Each uncontrolled outburst brought forth silent prayers!

 

[PoliSciProf]

Some parishes have a program called Landings in which lay people with some special training host a series of in-home meetings to help with the re-entry to the Church. Check around to see if your dioceses has any Landings programs.