Question About Conversion

[JamesRottnek]

I am seriously considering converting to the Catholic Church. While looking into what it takes, I was on the website of a parish near my apartment. It has an RCIA page. On it it says:

WHO MAY ATTEND?

1. Any adult who is 18 years or older.
2. Those who have not been baptized.
3. Those who were baptized in another denomination and are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith.
4. Baptized Catholics who need their First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation.

I am about 15 and a half. My question is, is this requirements that most RCIA programs have and, if so, is there another program for minors who want to convert? I think the Catholic Church is the one true Church, and I do not see why my eternal soul should be put in jeopardy simply because I am not yet 18.

 

[SuscipeMeDomine]

I am seriously considering converting to the Catholic Church. While looking into what it takes, I was on the website of a parish near my apartment. It has an RCIA page. On it it says:

I am about 15 and a half. My question is, is this requirements that most RCIA programs have and, if so, is there another program for minors who want to convert? I think the Catholic Church is the one true Church, and I do not see why my eternal soul should be put in jeopardy simply because I am not yet 18.

I’m not sure why they would have a requirement that you must be over 18. For the purposes of baptism the Church has only two categories, infants and adults. Infants are those under the age of reason, usually considered to be about 7 years old. Everyone else is considered an adult.

Perhaps this parish includes teens in their regular teen religious education program and supplements it for RCIA purposes.

I would give them a call and find out more.

 

[JamesRottnek]

Thanks I think I will. By the way (in case it makes a difference), I was baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, though in a Protestant church.

 

[thunderballs75]

Then you are a Catholic!

I am 16 years old, and I reverted to Catholicism 2 years ago. Just give them a call. God bless

 

[JamesRottnek]

Thanks for the encouragement.

 

[Hyacinth_II]

Thanks I think I will. By the way (in case it makes a difference), I was baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, though in a Protestant church.

Yes, you are “Catholic”. The word catholic means “universal”. Once someone is baptized in a Christian church…they are a member of Christ’s mystical body, which is the Catholic church. Now, to partake of all the sacraments and know about the faith you will need the instruction. You can’t recieve the other sacraments without first receiving instruction so you understand what they are all about. You may attend Mass, just can’t yet recieve Holy Communion. You may do what is called a “spiritual communion”. I am going to give you a link to EWTN, this is Catholic TV. You can stream it on your computer… and you can watch Mass, and they will say a “spiritual communion” during communion time… You can do this during any Mass you attend until you recieve your first Holy Communion. Here is the link…

www.ewtn.com

Go the the top banner and go to television…and watch all the cool shows. Learn all about the saints. There are even some shows for teens that you will like.

God bless you.

 

[JamesRottnek]

Thanks, all of you have been helpful. It’s good to know that there are still Catholics who think it is important to be Catholic (it seems, just from certain Catholics I know, that too many Catholics think that the Church is not necessary for salvation).

 

[Hyacinth_II]

Thanks, all of you have been helpful. It’s good to know that there are still Catholics who think it is important to be Catholic (it seems, just from certain Catholics I know, that too many Catholics think that the Church is not necessary for salvation).

The purpose of the church is to help you get to heaven. That’s what we all want…to live life everlasting, forever, with God. You’re on the right track, keep up the good work.