Adults Baptized as Catholics

[Sonak]

Anyone going to be baptized as a Catholic this Easter?

Or anyone have any info on this?

Many thanks

[rojash]

Considered it, but decided to go to Alton Towers instead...

[SRH]

Hi Sonak. Was baptised as a baby but my church has a scheme for adults thinking of 'joining'; it's called RCIA - The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. If you ask at your local church they should be able to help - or let me know roughly where you live and I might be able to find a local contact for you ;)

[Sonak]

Thanks SRH - I have actually attended my local RCIA & will be baptized this Saturday coming (Easter Vigil).

I just really wanted to know how others are or have been prepared for it as adults and their views etc.

Thanks for your reply & Happy Easter!

[Theland]

This is worth some consideration before you proceed.
http://www.bereanbeacon.org/

[jake-the-peg]

My parents had me baptised as a child - which I think was a damn cheek!

How do you get unbaptised?

[Theland]

Oh c'mon Jake, it was a good excuse for a bit of a knees up.

[jake-the-peg]

Maybe but does it actually serve any purpose?

I think even the Catholic church has abandoned the doctrine that unbaptised babies go to "Limbo"

Is a baby coming out of a baptism ceremony any different to one going in?

[commonsense]

Sonak nooooooooooooooooooooooooo, research Christianity properly first and you may change your mind

[naomi24]

What difference does it make? It's all superstitious nonsense, but if this is what Sonak wants to do, then he/she must do it.

Commonsense If everyone researched Christianity properly, Christianity wouldn't exist.

[SRH]

Marvellous! Someone decides to do something in their life they feel strongly about and comes to AB for support... and gets abuse. Grow up!

Getting baptised as an adult is a major decision - and a brave one, if your messages are anything to go by and what flak Sonak may have to face.

I, for one, think it's great that Sonak has found spirituality in adulthood. I'd be equally happy irrespective of what faith he/she had chosen. It's a positive step and, in this increasingly negative world, a refreshing change.

God bless Sonak, and hope you have a fantastic baptism.

Being part of a religion, faith or church gives a tremendous sense of belonging and a great support network and - despite what these other idiots say - Christianity is a pretty good choice. Negative views about faith seem to be bourne out of confusion between faith and religion. If all the anti-Christians could ignore the various churches and just read what Jesus' teachings are, then I think there would be a little more understanding and a little less anger.

And joining a church is not just about the faith - my cousin recently had a baby and every day for a week her fellow parishioners brought cooked meals round every day for her to pop in the microwave. It's a standard 'thing' in their church and to her meant a lot.

For the record, by the way, I was brought up Catholic but I'm pretty much agnostic now. I only go to church occasionally (in the hope of regaining my faith!) but I will always have a sense of community and belonging thanks to the Catholic church. If I'm ever down or in need, I know there are people there who will be there for me, no matter what I believe. Now THAT'S what being a Catholic is all about!

[Sonak]

SRH - Thanks very much for your comments, they mean a lot take care & have a good Easter.

[JockSporran]

No, but I've sometimes played with the idea of converting on my deathbed. I am a Protestant by upbringing, a Kirk of Scotland Proddy. Yet I've sometimes thought about this - If you're gonny be Christian, maybe go the whole way - the Catholic Church is the original Christian Church that survived the Reformation? Or so it could be argued, I suppose. But I don't know. I'm drunk but thoughtful and deep right now.