rcia catholic

I'm going to convert to Catholicism, and I was wondering how hard are the RCIA classes, and how long are they? Also when do they start? Answers from Catholics please.

They are not difficult at all, especially if you are there to learn more about Catholicism.

We had "quizzes" in our RCIA class, but they weren't graded and you didn't put your name on them. The priest used them to see what material he needed to go over if somebody didn't understand something.

All the parishes in my town run the main RCIA from September to Easter, but we have so many people wanting to convert in our city, we also have a second RCIA at my parish from May to Advent. And there is private instruction available too, if a person has a good reason for needing it (pending deployment, chronic illness, etc.)

2009-02-25 13:43:55 by bandit_warrior_dragon

How do you become a Catholic? Like me, you have to attend weekly classes for quite a while -- up to a year. As you learn about God, the Church and ...

I am a baptized Anglican married to a Catholic and have been attending Catholic church regularly for the past 30 years. Also, I recite the rosary daily with my family. I was educated mostly in Catholic schools. Yet I have remained a non-catholic. I want to become a Catholic now and participate in holy communion but don't like the idea of going through the formalities of RCIA. Is there any other way to become a Catholic? I am 62 years old.

Fr. Alexander gave you the best answer. Talk to the nearest priest and if you don't get a satisfactory answer, write the Bishop of your diocese.

2009-11-23 11:57:05 by Lucky

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Also - Does anyone know the differences between traditions of the Eastern/Western Catholic rites?? Chaldean/Latin, to be exact =)

I can't speak for sure specifically about the Chaldean's, but the other Eastern rites of the the church, like the BYZANTINE rite would welcome you with open arms. I would venture a guess and say the Chaldean's would also welcome you. The church is UNIVERSAL after all. It wouldn't be called RCIA as it is in the Roman rite, but something along the same lines.

2008-09-28 18:32:36 by UsuallyHealthy!

I've been taking them since September and still feel like I need to learn more or find a way to understand the Catholic faith better. Also, When I'm asked questions about what I've learned I can never explain it to non-Catholics the way they explained it in class.
We have just gone over the outlines of the Catechism so far

Learning more about Catholic apologetics will help you to better defend the Catholic faith and answer those questions that you find difficult to explain to others. God Bless you on your journey...

2008-11-12 14:19:53 by Sweet Nee

I am 16 years old, and I thought that Catholicism was the right religion for me, but I found out that it's not. I haven't been to RCIA in over a month, and my phone was no longer in service, so they couldn't call me. I just got an email from one of the teachers wondering what's been going on.

How can I tell the RCIA teacher that I've found a spiritual path that fits me better without hurting his feelings?

Just politely but firmly tell them the truth. Do not forget to thank them.

With love in Christ.

2008-12-19 20:33:52 by Jack