Author Topic: How do I become Catholic? (Read 2774 times)

Earl of Devonshire · « **on:** February 11, 2016, 06:01:14 PM »

Could anyone help me on how to join the Catholic faith? It was introduced to me by some friends of mine (online) some time ago and I am very interested in joining the faith. Does anyone have any advice on how to go about that? Thanks!

Earl of Devonshire · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2016, 06:07:55 PM »

Might have put it in the wrong forum. Sorry if I did!

AnonymousCatholic · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2016, 06:17:47 PM »

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Could anyone help me on how to join the Catholic faith? It was introduced to me by some friends of mine (online) some time ago and I am very interested in joining the faith. Does anyone have any advice on how to go about that? Thanks!

Find a traditional Catholic church in your area and speak to a priest (look up their website, it will usually say if they are traditional). I can't emphasize the Traditional part enough. New age Catholic churches are very discouraging to new members of the faith. Steer clear of the Norvus Ordo types as well.

I know it's obvious advice but a priest is the only one that can really help you become a member of the Traditional Catholic Church and unfortunately a good Traditional Catholic church these days is in short supply. But there are a few holdouts and they are well worth it.

Nadir · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2016, 06:21:04 PM »

If you could tell us a little about what experience/knowledge you already have it would make it easier to answer your question. What study have you already done? Have you ever been in a Catholic Church? What is your own religious history?

TKGS · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2016, 06:23:44 PM »

Best way to become Catholic is to contact the nearest traditional Catholic priest. You can find contact information here:

http://www.ecclesia.luxvera.org/Directory-World.html#GreatBritain

Unfortunately, it appears that you live a long distance from any traditional chapel (I'm estimating 400 Km or more). In any case, the first step is to contact the priest and discuss your desire to learn about the Catholic faith. I am sure that one of them would be able to work through any difficulties. Because there is no traditional Chapel near you, there will be expenses involved because travel is simply not free.

Whatever you do, stay away from the Novus Ordo sect. Don't go anywhere near the "establishment" church run by Jorge Bergoglio.

Earl of Devonshire · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2016, 06:29:13 PM »

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Could anyone help me on how to join the Catholic faith? It was introduced to me by some friends of mine (online) some time ago and I am very interested in joining the faith. Does anyone have any advice on how to go about that? Thanks!

Find a traditional Catholic church in your area and speak to a priest (look up their website, it will usually say if they are traditional). I can't emphasize the Traditional part enough. New age Catholic churches are very discouraging to new members of the faith. Steer clear of the Norvus Ordo types as well.

I know it's obvious advice but a priest is the only one that can really help you become a member of the Traditional Catholic Church and unfortunately a good Traditional Catholic church these days is in short supply. But there are a few holdouts and they are well worth it.

Thanks. I've looked it up and the only local Catholic Churches are main stream and not traditional. Although one of them does occasionally hold a Latin mass so does that count?

Earl of Devonshire · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2016, 06:33:29 PM »

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If you could tell us a little about what experience/knowledge you already have it would make it easier to answer your question. What study have you already done? Have you ever been in a Catholic Church? What is your own religious history?

I've looked up some of the basics like the rosary, Mary and have come across some traditionalist material (about how the church has been infiltrated by those who seek to destroy it).

No I have not sadly. Catholicism is quite small in my area (Plymouth).

Well I've been interested in Catholicism for like the past 2 months now. And before that I was Protestant (like evangelical Protestant) but I was for some time (like 3 years) an atheist (before I was atheist I had a vague belief in God but nothing like a religion)

Earl of Devonshire · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2016, 06:35:23 PM »

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Best way to become Catholic is to contact the nearest traditional Catholic priest. You can find contact information here:

http://www.ecclesia.luxvera.org/Directory-World.html#GreatBritain

Unfortunately, it appears that you live a long distance from any traditional chapel (I'm estimating 400 Km or more). In any case, the first step is to contact the priest and discuss your desire to learn about the Catholic faith. I am sure that one of them would be able to work through any difficulties. Because there is no traditional Chapel near you, there will be expenses involved because travel is simply not free.

Whatever you do, stay away from the Novus Ordo sect. Don't go anywhere near the "establishment" church run by Jorge Bergoglio.

Thanks.

I don't think due to my age (15) I could make a long distance journey to where I could have a traditional mass although I will try and contact the priest about how I can become more Catholic in the meantime.

AnonymousCatholic · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2016, 06:35:28 PM »

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Could anyone help me on how to join the Catholic faith? It was introduced to me by some friends of mine (online) some time ago and I am very interested in joining the faith. Does anyone have any advice on how to go about that? Thanks!

Find a traditional Catholic church in your area and speak to a priest (look up their website, it will usually say if they are traditional). I can't emphasize the Traditional part enough. New age Catholic churches are very discouraging to new members of the faith. Steer clear of the Norvus Ordo types as well.

I know it's obvious advice but a priest is the only one that can really help you become a member of the Traditional Catholic Church and unfortunately a good Traditional Catholic church these days is in short supply. But there are a few holdouts and they are well worth it.

Thanks. I've looked it up and the only local Catholic Churches are main stream and not traditional. Although one of them does occasionally hold a Latin mass so does that count?

As long as it's traditional. If you want you can post the specific church's website and I'm sure everyone here will be happy to sniff it out and see if it's on the level. But I would refer to TKGS's link.

Earl of Devonshire · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2016, 06:36:51 PM »

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Could anyone help me on how to join the Catholic faith? It was introduced to me by some friends of mine (online) some time ago and I am very interested in joining the faith. Does anyone have any advice on how to go about that? Thanks!

Find a traditional Catholic church in your area and speak to a priest (look up their website, it will usually say if they are traditional). I can't emphasize the Traditional part enough. New age Catholic churches are very discouraging to new members of the faith. Steer clear of the Norvus Ordo types as well.

I know it's obvious advice but a priest is the only one that can really help you become a member of the Traditional Catholic Church and unfortunately a good Traditional Catholic church these days is in short supply. But there are a few holdouts and they are well worth it.

Thanks. I've looked it up and the only local Catholic Churches are main stream and not traditional. Although one of them does occasionally hold a Latin mass so does that count?

As long as it's traditional. If you want you can post the specific church's website and I'm sure everyone here will be happy to sniff it out and see if it's on the level. But I would refer to TKGS's link.

This is the one I think http://www.plymouth-diocese.org.uk/index.php/22-churches/114-plymouth-city-centre-church-university-chaplaincy-christ-the-king (a website I was on said it provided Latin mass occasionally)

AnonymousCatholic · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2016, 06:39:11 PM »

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Could anyone help me on how to join the Catholic faith? It was introduced to me by some friends of mine (online) some time ago and I am very interested in joining the faith. Does anyone have any advice on how to go about that? Thanks!

Find a traditional Catholic church in your area and speak to a priest (look up their website, it will usually say if they are traditional). I can't emphasize the Traditional part enough. New age Catholic churches are very discouraging to new members of the faith. Steer clear of the Norvus Ordo types as well.

I know it's obvious advice but a priest is the only one that can really help you become a member of the Traditional Catholic Church and unfortunately a good Traditional Catholic church these days is in short supply. But there are a few holdouts and they are well worth it.

Thanks. I've looked it up and the only local Catholic Churches are main stream and not traditional. Although one of them does occasionally hold a Latin mass so does that count?

Latin mass helps but doesn't make it traditional entirely. Although can't say I've ever heard of a new age church with latin mass.

Earl of Devonshire · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2016, 06:40:46 PM »

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Could anyone help me on how to join the Catholic faith? It was introduced to me by some friends of mine (online) some time ago and I am very interested in joining the faith. Does anyone have any advice on how to go about that? Thanks!

Find a traditional Catholic church in your area and speak to a priest (look up their website, it will usually say if they are traditional). I can't emphasize the Traditional part enough. New age Catholic churches are very discouraging to new members of the faith. Steer clear of the Norvus Ordo types as well.

I know it's obvious advice but a priest is the only one that can really help you become a member of the Traditional Catholic Church and unfortunately a good Traditional Catholic church these days is in short supply. But there are a few holdouts and they are well worth it.

Thanks. I've looked it up and the only local Catholic Churches are main stream and not traditional. Although one of them does occasionally hold a Latin mass so does that count?

Latin mass helps but doesn't make it traditional entirely. Although can't say I've ever heard of a new age church with latin mass.

Ah. I think the Nordus Orvo is the more common form they use. Just they use the Latin mass sometimes for those who want it I think.

Graham · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2016, 06:43:02 PM »

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Could anyone help me on how to join the Catholic faith? It was introduced to me by some friends of mine (online) some time ago and I am very interested in joining the faith. Does anyone have any advice on how to go about that? Thanks!

You should make arrangements for catechesis and baptism as soon as possible.

In discerning where to go for instruction and sacraments, remember that Archbishop Lefebvre, one of the main post-crisis heroes of the Faith, said "It is therefore a strict duty for all priests wishing to remain Catholic to separate themselves from this Conciliar Church, so long as she has not returned to the tradition of the Church Magisterium and of the Catholic Faith."

I guess you might have to travel to get it done. That'll take some dedication. I'll be sure to pray for you.

Earl of Devonshire · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2016, 06:44:27 PM »

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Could anyone help me on how to join the Catholic faith? It was introduced to me by some friends of mine (online) some time ago and I am very interested in joining the faith. Does anyone have any advice on how to go about that? Thanks!

You should make arrangements for catechesis and baptism as soon as possible.

In discerning where to go for instruction and sacraments, remember that Archbishop Lefebvre, one of the main post-crisis heroes of the Faith, said "It is therefore a strict duty for all priests wishing to remain Catholic to separate themselves from this Conciliar Church, so long as she has not returned to the tradition of the Church Magisterium and of the Catholic Faith."

I guess you might have to travel to get it done. That'll take some dedication. I'll be sure to pray for you.

Thanks. I haven't been baptised so I really should get onto that.

AnonymousCatholic · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2016, 09:13:05 PM »

http://www.onepeterfive.com/uk-bishop-otoole-wants-systematised-provision-of-the-tlm/

This is a link to an article about the diocese moving all the Traditional folk to a single area so you could look into that.

My advice: Attend a few masses and scope it out. From what I've found on the internet, it sounds like the Roman Catholic church in England is much more conservative than the Arch-Diocese of Detroit (which is where I had my first experiences of "new age" Catholicism). So if you've got nothing better to do go ahead and attend a few masses, and talk to a priest about conversion. But to be safe I would consult the fine folk here at CathInfo about anything you find questionable.

My hope is that your first experience in Catholicism will be a fulfilling one so I would advise serious discretion about where you plant roots. I've known a few people that have left Catholicism because the new age people were too busy preaching "tolerance" and I'd hate to see it again.

So good luck and God speed!