So... I’m Catholic. Now what?

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It’s been YEARS in the making. I’ve studied, I’ve asked questions, I’ve prayed.

Today I visited a parish I’m interested in. They were having Eucharistic Adoration so I had a seat and cried and prayed for guidance. Tonight, it hit me. Without a shadow of a doubt I’m Catholic.

BUT, now what do I do? How do I actually go about becoming a registered confirmed member of a parish?
 
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Nope. Not confirmed. I’m WAS Baptist, so my baptism is valid from what I understand.
 
Walk into the office. fill out a form. Ask for their Stewardship materials, and pick something you might feel called to do.
Welcome home.
Ask about Confirmation classes for adults. They may put you in RCIA if there’s no other options or catechists available.
 
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You want to ask about RCIA. It will help you come to know Catholic teachings and practice and prepare you for the sacraments. Eventually you will make a profession of faith, be confirmed, and receive your First Eucharist.
 
Contact the priest. You’ll likely go through RCIA Class and then be brought into the Church officially after Confession through Chrismation & First Communion. Exiting!!! Congratulations on the start of your journey.
 
Ok then you will need to go through the parish’s RCIA program. I am telling you as a new covert to the Catholic faith. It took me 2yrs to go through the process but that’s my parish. It could be different for you.

Most of all pray have fun and pay attention to the process.

Good luck 😀
 
what you don’t do is follow St. Nicholas’ example (no matter how bad Arius had it coming !)

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Welcome. The more serious replies above are what you need. It does vary by parish/diocese.

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Hi there 🙂

I’m at a similar place to you at the moment and I finally built up the courage to book in an appointment with my parish Priest yesterday. He saw me straight away and was incredibly lovely! (and gave me some books from their library to keep so that was really sweet!) I asked a few questions and his answers just clarified for me that my choice is 100% the right one.

Their sacramental program leading up to the Confirmation for the kids is starting next Friday for 6 weeks and so I’ve opted to join in on that with the kids to give me a good simple overview of everything. I’ve read and researched tons of course but I think there can be great value in seeing things from a simple and child-like perspective too. From there it will be meeting for RCIA which he said is essentially a discussion night once a month until Easter next year. I have been baptised in a Pentecostal church and I think, it is recognised because I was baptised in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, but I would like to be re-baptised if that’s an option because in my heart I don’t believe it’s valid.

I’m also heading to my first Mass tonight. No idea what to do but the Priest says no one ever does nor are they expected to 🙂 But he did give me an Order of Mass book so I’ll look at that before I go and I’m dragging my husband along because he went to Catholic school 🙂

Anyway, I just wanted to share with you so you could get an idea of what happened for me in the next step you’re also getting ready to take.

Best of luck!! I will pray for you xo
 
P.S I’ve been scared to refer to myself as Catholic because I thought we might not be allowed until it’s all official (baptism, confirmation etc.). What is the correct thing here?
 
Email, call, or go to the office and ask about becoming Catholic. Depending on what you mean by “study,” you might be able to bypass RCIA. But that would be at the discretion of the priest.

Depending on the church, RCIA classes may be over for the year; they tend to start in the fall and run until Holy Week, because the candidates who want to become Catholic receive the sacraments on Holy Saturday. If that’s the case - even if it’s not! - you might consider joining a Bible study or other parish group in the meantime.

Welcome. 💕
 
I was baptized Catholic as a baby. I wasn’t confirmed until I was 15. I called myself Catholic the whole time. . . well, you know, once I could talk. I think you’ll be okay. 🙂
 
YAY FELLOW BLUE DEVIL!! 💕💕💕😍😍😍

I’ve been praying for you since I first noticed your posts about how you were working on discerning where your heart lay and where the Holy Spirit was leading you. You’ve gotten so much good and correct advice I really have nothing to add - except to say welcome to the journey!!
 
Hugs and many welcomes and I will remember you in my prayers…
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Are you baptized?
 
Thank you for the prayers! That’s awesome! I feel so full and so so so happy to be coming home!
 
Next step talk to the priest about confession, communion and confirmation.
He will prolly direct you to RCIA.
:pray:t2::pray:t2::pray:t2:❤️❤️❤️
 
Brittany said everything I would. I’ve been Catholic just over one year now - former Baptist. I’ve noticed several Baptists are converting. Welcome!
 
Congratulations! I’m still deciding if I am catholic or orthodox, I’m a little jealous you’re already resolved! Now starts the fun part! Living life with Jesus and his bride the church!
 
The fun part indeed! I’ve been going back and forth for years and years. At least since 2012, but probably even before then. It was a long and arduous journey. Best of luck to you as well! I always felt more drawn to the church in Rome.

Steve Ray did a great talk on Peter, The Rock, and the Chair. I can link the video if you want to hear a fantastic historical argument for being Roman Catholic.
 
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My husband doubted his Pentecostal baptism. When the priest asked for verification, witnesses, it became a hassle since his family is virulently anti-Catholic. A conditional baptism was offered to be able to move on to confirmation, etc.

To the OP, it’s best to get answers to your questions directly from the priest. To many people with opinions and false understandings on internet forums. Good luck!
 
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