I'd be lying...

[Pixie_Dust]

When I said non-Cathlolics, I meant the ones who were not baptized in the Catholic church. You must or should enter the RCIA program in order to become a Catholic.
Furthermore, because my husband was healed by a Catholic priest a few months ago, he wanted to give back to the church so he enrolled in RCIA to receive confirmation. He is a Catholic, baptized at birth, received Communion but hasn’t been a practicing Catholic in 30 years. Today is his last session for RCIA. He only had to take 6 classes since he was already baptized and received the Eucharist, but he had to take classes to be confirmed.

All Christian baptisms that use the Triune formula are valid, in fact, the Church considers everyone who is baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit to be a member, though imperfectly, of the Catholic Church.

I absolutely agree that any non-baptized person should go through RCIA, it is just not necessary for a baptized Christian to have to go through the exact same program, though they often do. My parish has a summer intensive RCIA program for baptized Christians, it took about 8 weeks and I was confirmed in August.

Some people, who are already Christians, can just meet a few times with the priest privately and he will determine whether they’re ready for confirmation.

Personally, I think every Catholic adult should go through RCIA at least once as a sponsor. Given the epidemic of poorly catechized cradle Catholics, they would learn quite a bit in RCIA that they missed in CCD.

 

[fbl9]

In response to Pixie Dust, yes I was baptized at the age of 16. And it has been something I have wondered about. With the Bible saying baptism is “once and for all” would I have to be baptized again? Does anyone know?

then no you need not be baptised agian,however if you were baptised in Jesus’s name only then you would need to be actually baptised,cause you were not baptised according to Jesus’s command : “baptise them in the name of the Father ,the Son and the Holy Spirit”…and if you have no document of being baptised you may(will) be baptised conditionly for it is not truly known how or if you were baptised…peace fbl9

 

[pollsfriend]

I was baptized “In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” So I assume that means my baptism is considered valid by the Catholic Church.

As far as details as to how I was blackmailed, I’m in my fourth year of college (and I’ll have one more year after this). I’m entirely financially independent of my parents, except (and It is a big except) that the vehicle I drive is owned by them, and they pay the insurance. I really can’t afford to buy my own vehicle and my parents told me if I become Eastern Orthodox (and I know this means Catholic as well) they will take that away from me. I simply can’t afford this, and they know it.

On another note, I went to Mass this morning, and when it came time for communion, I went forward and asked for a blessing (I was told by someone that you could do this). The priest looked at me then whispered rather harshly “We don’t do that here!” I was a a little confused by this. Can anyone explain?

 

[OneTrueCathApos]

I was baptized “In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” So I assume that means my baptism is considered valid by the Catholic Church.

As far as details as to how I was blackmailed, I’m in my fourth year of college (and I’ll have one more year after this). I’m entirely financially independent of my parents, except (and It is a big except) that the vehicle I drive is owned by them, and they pay the insurance. I really can’t afford to buy my own vehicle and my parents told me if I become Eastern Orthodox (and I know this means Catholic as well) they will take that away from me. I simply can’t afford this, and they know it.

On another note, I went to Mass this morning, and when it came time for communion, I went forward and asked for a blessing (I was told by someone that you could do this). The priest looked at me then whispered rather harshly “We don’t do that here!” I was a a little confused by this. Can anyone explain?

If it was a Catholic church, you cannot ask for something during Communion. What you ask can happen after the Mass is over. Communion is reserved for just that, a very important time of the Mass when we are receiving Christ. Nothing else should in fact happen. Who told you that you could ask for a Blessing during Communion? Communion, or, the Eucharist, is the very heart of the Mass. It is Sacred.

 

[pollsfriend]

If it was a Catholic church, you cannot ask for something during Communion. What you ask can happen after the Mass is over. Communion is reserved for just that, a very important time of the Mass when we are receiving Christ. Nothing else should in fact happen. Who told you that you could ask for a Blessing during Communion? Communion, or, the Eucharist, is the very heart of the Mass. It is Sacred.

I’m not even sure anymore, I actually think I read it on a forum. I’m embarrased now, o well, I’ll get over it.

 

[Pixie_Dust]

On another note, I went to Mass this morning, and when it came time for communion, I went forward and asked for a blessing (I was told by someone that you could do this). The priest looked at me then whispered rather harshly “We don’t do that here!” I was a a little confused by this. Can anyone explain?

I’m not even sure anymore, I actually think I read it on a forum. I’m embarrased now, o well, I’ll get over it.

Some priests will give a blessing to those who approach with their arms crossed over their chest, including Catholics who aren’t in a state of grace to receive the Eucharist. Some priests don’t. Don’t worry about it, and don’t be embarrassed - you get blessed with everyone else at the end of the Mass.

 

[OneTrueCathApos]

Some priests will give a blessing to those who approach with their arms crossed over their chest, including Catholics who aren’t in a state of grace to receive the Eucharist. Some priests don’t. Don’t worry about it, and don’t be embarrassed - you get blessed with everyone else at the end of the Mass.

The priest will only do that if you are not there to receive the Eucharist, like a non-Catholic.

 

[Pixie_Dust]

The priest will only do that if you are not there to receive the Eucharist, like a non-Catholic.

I think that’s what I said.