Does my non-catholic mom need to be baptized?

[myboysmommy]

I’m a cradle cathoilic, raised in a home where my father was catholic, my mother was not. My formation was not that great so I need a little help. My mother (after years of prayers) is considering finally becoming a catholic- to her knowledge she was never baptised, just “dedicated”. Is it necessary for her to be baptised first in order to become a catholic? She’s not ready to do RCIA but I think she’ll get there- God willing! I want to help her but I’m not 100% sure what nedds to be done first. Thanks!

myboy(name removed by moderator)my

 

[Seatuck]

I’m a cradle cathoilic, raised in a home where my father was catholic, my mother was not. My formation was not that great so I need a little help. My mother (after years of prayers) is considering finally becoming a catholic- to her knowledge she was never baptised, just “dedicated”. Is it necessary for her to be baptised first in order to become a catholic? She’s not ready to do RCIA but I think she’ll get there- God willing! I want to help her but I’m not 100% sure what nedds to be done first. Thanks!

myboy(name removed by moderator)my

Yes, she will need to be baptized in order to become a Catholic.

 

[SuscipeMeDomine]

I want to help her but I’m not 100% sure what nedds to be done first.

If you’re asking whether she needs to be baptized before starting RCIA, the answer is no. RCIA will lead her to all the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist. What a glorious time that will be!

 

[followingtheway]

I’m a cradle cathoilic, raised in a home where my father was catholic, my mother was not. My formation was not that great so I need a little help. My mother (after years of prayers) is considering finally becoming a catholic- to her knowledge she was never baptised, just “dedicated”. Is it necessary for her to be baptised first in order to become a catholic? She’s not ready to do RCIA but I think she’ll get there- God willing! I want to help her but I’m not 100% sure what nedds to be done first. Thanks!

myboy(name removed by moderator)my

Yes she does. In John 3:5, Jesus said “we must be born again of water and the spirit”

 

[lutherlic]

She’s not ready to do RCIA but I think she’ll get there- God willing!

Entering the RCIA process does not mean she is necessarily committing herself to becoming Catholic, although that is our hope. In the various stages of RCIA, she would learn about our faith and then be able to decide if she is ready or not. Some people are not ready and some take RCIA more than once.

It might be useful for your mom to speak with your RCIA director.

 

[Myqyl]

Personally, I would avoid talking to her about the whole process. The first step is that she should talk to a priest. Let him guide her to the second, third and forth steps… He’s a pro

God bless and I’ll be praying for your family

 

[Claire_from_DE]

I’m a cradle cathoilic, raised in a home where my father was catholic, my mother was not. My formation was not that great so I need a little help. My mother (after years of prayers) is considering finally becoming a catholic- to her knowledge she was never baptised, just “dedicated”. Is it necessary for her to be baptised first in order to become a catholic? She’s not ready to do RCIA but I think she’ll get there- God willing! I want to help her but I’m not 100% sure what nedds to be done first. Thanks!

myboy(name removed by moderator)my

Since she wasn’t baptized before she would be baptized as part of becoming a Catholic, not ahead of time. Usually the person is baptized, confirmed, and receives first Communion at the same mass, especially if they come into the church at the Easter vigil mass.

My 16 year old cousin was instructed privately by a Jesuit, so her baptism and first Communion were not done at a regular parish mass. But this is unusual.

If your mom is finally considering becoming Catholic maybe she would be willing to consider starting RCIA if you tell her many parishes begin it in September. She can begin RCIA without making a commitment that she will definitely become Catholic this year. The first couple of months are the ‘inquiry period’. Anyone can attend.

Going through a good RCIA program is very helpful because she could ask any questions she might have and she would get a chance to meet Catholics in the parish and other people who are interested in becoming Catholic.

In many places, anyone can attend the entire formation period but can put off actually becoming Catholic until they feel ready. If they decide they’re not yet ready for the commitment, they just don’t go through the ‘rites’ at mass yet. It sometimes happens that people who are hoping for an annulment go through all the sessions and then enter the church later when it finally comes through.

Do you and your mother realize that she’s welcome to go to mass and to parish activities even though she isn’t yet a Catholic? Or maybe she’s been doing that for years already.

 

[thistle]

If you’re asking whether she needs to be baptized before starting RCIA, the answer is no. RCIA will lead her to all the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist. What a glorious time that will be!

It was for me.

 

[myboysmommy]

Thanks so much all for your (name removed by moderator)ut!! Mom has been attending mass on a fairly regular basis since I was a child (I’m 37 now) and it has been a prayer of mine for many years, I have NEVER asked her to become a catholic as I know that it has to be in HIS time not mine and I never wanted her to feel pushed into it. So a few weeks ago when SHE brought it up, I was overjoyed!! God is good!! So thanks so much for all the information and direction and most of all for the prayers!! I will certainly let you all know when she finally does come HOME!!

Blessing to you all!

Lynn