SPLIT: Anglican becoming Catholic with questions

[PhilotheaZ]

Daniel, other posters were correct in saying that you need to become Catholic in order to receive the Catholic sacraments, including Reconciliation (Confession). But this is what caught my eye from your post:

I have my misgivings about certain Catholic beliefs, but am discussing these with my God Father (the only religious person in my family) who is a catholic. … I am considering converting, if I can get over the remaning issues I have.

Is there any way we can help you work through these issues? I am glad you have a godfather who is willing to help, but this forum can be a good resource as well. Many people here would love to answer your questions and concerns, and to pray for your discernment.

I pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you in this journey which, I hope, will lead you to full communion with the Catholic Church. In the meantime, trust in God’s mercy, and be aware that He knows your heart and your desire to be reconciled with Him.

 

[farmerdan]

Once again thank you for your support.

At the moment the issues I guess I have the problem with are:

Transubstantiation: This is probably that I don’t fully understand the teaching of this yet.

The position of Mary and the Saints: I sometimes feel that this verges on raising her and them to divinity rather than using them as examples of how to live. However, I feel the Anglican church doesn’t respect them enough.

The infallibility of the Pope: He is a human being and as such can not be without error. He may be closer to God than most men (I’ve always felt this even when a middle of the road Anglican) but there is still the chance he misunderstands what god is saying to him.

The position on contraception: Still need to study both sides of this argument (and this only applies in marriage as sex outside marriage is wrong whether contraception is used or not!)

I don’t mean this to be rude or offend anyone, just stating where I am on my journey. I’m trying to have as open a mind as possible on these things while learning more about them.

Perhaps this should be in a new thread?

 

[Jean_Anthony]

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