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Converting to catholicism

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Crazyhousewife23 · 26/04/2024 16:10

So my youngest child has never been christened(lockdown and other things delayed this) now I’ve never been religious until I entered into adulthood (I’m Christian and have another child who is) but I have been involved with the catholic church and volunteering and have found myself relating more to being catholic then Christian. It’s something I have debated about changing the family to the catholic religion. The youngest would start first but I didn’t know the process

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mathanxiety · 03/05/2024 02:24

MyLovelyPurse · 30/04/2024 07:45

I don’t think the OP is interested, despite people having taken the time to reply to her.

I’d really like to know why she thinks that Catholics aren’t Christians. But we’ll probably never know.

There are some branches of protestantism that call themselves just "Christian" - mainly non denominational Christians.

The usual way to start the process of joining the RC church as an adult (or child over six) is to contact a parish priest / go to the parish office and say you're interested in exploring the faith with a view to possibly being confirmed or baptised.

Not all baptisms in other Christian denominations are considered valid, so you might find yourself a candidate for baptism.

Generally, classes take place over the course of a year at most, and in many parishes you would be part of a group, all guided by a mentor.

resources.catholicaoc.org/offices/tribunal/valid-baptisms
Baptisms considered valid, invalid, and doubtful.
(This list is from an American diocese but it is universal).

Abhannmor · 04/05/2024 18:28

passtheajax · 03/05/2024 00:38

The Orthodox Church are the original church as established by the very first Christians aka the Church Fathers.

The church of Rome began to change their understanding of the Trinity and tried to assert their authority over the eastern Church so a split occurred in 1054. Their beliefs, including the nature of the Trinity were regarded by the EO as heretical from then on.

I've read loads about the Schism of 1054. Seems to have been more about conflicting egos in Rome and Constantinople than any real doctrinal difference. Evangelical Protestants think we are both heretical anyway. What larks!

passtheajax · 04/05/2024 18:43

Abhannmor · 04/05/2024 18:28

I've read loads about the Schism of 1054. Seems to have been more about conflicting egos in Rome and Constantinople than any real doctrinal difference. Evangelical Protestants think we are both heretical anyway. What larks!

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Yes, those were issues as well, but changing the nature of The Trinity is pretty big and not something that it's possible to ignore or accept.

pointythings · 04/05/2024 19:22

I have no time for people who are arrogant enough to proclaim that theirs is the only One True Faith.

Get over yourselves. You're only human.

passtheajax · 04/05/2024 22:26

pointythings · 04/05/2024 19:22

I have no time for people who are arrogant enough to proclaim that theirs is the only One True Faith.

Get over yourselves. You're only human.

Not arrogance, just a discussion. Stop projecting.

pointythings · 04/05/2024 22:31

passtheajax · 04/05/2024 22:26

Not arrogance, just a discussion. Stop projecting.

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I wasn't. I was merely pointing out that schisms happen because one group of faithful thinks they are 100% right and therefore anyone who disagrees is 100% wrong. Which is arrogant because it's impossible to know one way or the other. So both sides should grow up and admit they don't know, and live in peace alongside each other, and then the world would be so much better.

passtheajax · 04/05/2024 22:35

pointythings · 04/05/2024 22:31

I wasn't. I was merely pointing out that schisms happen because one group of faithful thinks they are 100% right and therefore anyone who disagrees is 100% wrong. Which is arrogant because it's impossible to know one way or the other. So both sides should grow up and admit they don't know, and live in peace alongside each other, and then the world would be so much better.

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What happened is well documented and objectively accurate.

DeanElderberry · 05/05/2024 07:33

Filioque!

DeanElderberry · 05/05/2024 07:51

and just after I posted that I went on another thread and got reminded of the deep wisdom of the Orthodox tradition

Wannabeanomad · 05/05/2024 08:01

Crazyhousewife23 · 26/04/2024 16:10

So my youngest child has never been christened(lockdown and other things delayed this) now I’ve never been religious until I entered into adulthood (I’m Christian and have another child who is) but I have been involved with the catholic church and volunteering and have found myself relating more to being catholic then Christian. It’s something I have debated about changing the family to the catholic religion. The youngest would start first but I didn’t know the process

I think you need to have a chat with the priest at the church you prefer. I don't understand what you mean about changing from Christian to Catholic because Catholics are part of the wider Christian community. I get the impression that the Catholic Church members you have met have been friendly and welcoming and that is a good start. I don't know if the Catholic Church would agree to baptise your youngest until you have converted. Depending on the ages of your other children, it may be that they will have to attend classes in order to be members of the Catholic church. I definitely think you need to talk it all through with someone you know at the church or the priest. They will be able to tell you what is what.

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