Catholic Confirmation??
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I'm 14 too and Catholic. I love my faith!\n\nhere are two really cool websites that will give you lots of information and answers. I find them addicting. The biblechristian one has FREE downloadable audio talks in mp3 format. It gives answers to many objections to the Catholic faith. I recommend listening to "Apologetics for the Scripturally Challenged" and "Introduction to Apologetics" first. Read the Bible and your Catechism. If you don't have a catechism, there's an online one. That last website is the online one.\n\nhttp://catholic.com\n\nhttp://biblechristiansociety.com\n\nhttp://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/\n\nGood Luck and God Bless you!
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ssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhh not so loud.these questions confuse the church and the vatican may send their ninja monks to shut you up .
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You will be going at a very interesting time, Palm Sunday.\n\nIt is obvious that sunpekes doesn't have a clue about the Catholic Church, but is ready to spread lies.  No admission charges and the offering basket is sent once - if you have something that you would like to contribute, do, if not - don't.\n\nLots of Pomp and Circumstance, but a very beautiful Mass.\n\nThere will be some kneeling and standing, but since you are not Catholic, do not feel that you have to do it (but please do stand for the reading from the Gospel - you will know, it is the first time everyone stands after the procession).\n\nAlso, since you are not Catholic you will not be allowed to go up for the Eucharist, other wise do whatever you want to do.\n\nIf you have any specific questions, please feel free to contact me via my profile.
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Hi,\n\nBeing a Mexican, I'm not sure I can find the right words in English, but I hope this helps. I sympathize with you because I too have tried to find answers about other Christian denominations. I think Maybe you are putting too much restrictions on the answer. You should think as a Catholic. For instance, you should remember that we the Catholics believe (nuestra doctrina) not only in the Bible, but also in tradition(tradición) and the teaching from the Church (magisterio de la Iglesia). That means not everything we believe is in the bible (Jn 21:25).\n\nThe simple answer is that we believe that the church includes both the "pilgrim Church" (Iglesia peregrina) which is all of us that are on the earth and the "Triumphant Church" (Iglesia triunfante) which is all members who are already in the presence of God. That includes all the saints, and also people you've loved and hope that are in heaven now. So I can talk to God trough Virgin Mary, or San Antonio just as I can ask my mother, or you, to pray for me. (I would thank you for that, by the way) Anyway, if you can find someone asking someone else to pray for him/her on the Bible, you've got your answer.\n\nI think if you want more information on the subject and have a spirit of good will, you should talk to a Catholic Priest, tell him you are just doing some research, and plainly ask him.\n\nQue el Señor te acompañe y te bendiga.
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As a Catholic myself, If you have recieved your first communion you can recieve the host, but you should go to confession first if you haven't been in over a year. You do not need to be confirmed. Confirmation is one of the seven Sacrements of the RCC. \n\nThose being \n\n1. Baptism\n2. Reconciliation\n3. Eucharist (Communion)\n4. Confirmation\n5. Holy Matrimony (Marriage)\n6. Holy Orders\n7. Annointing of the Sick (some see these as Last Rites)
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There are times during the Mass when I intensely feel God's presence.  Sometimes it is during the homily.  Sometimes it is at consecration.  Sometimes it is a crying child.  Sometimes I see it in someone receiving communion.  The whole Mass is a prayer.  God reveals himself in every instant and in every person.  The most common time, for me however, would be during the consecration, especially when the priest says, "this is my body GIVEN UP FOR YOU" and "do this in memory of ME".  The command to celebrate in Christ's memory seems like such a human thing for God to desire.
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Talk to your local priest first.  I'm sure he knows all you need to about how to contact the sisters.  And he will also know some of the questions you need to ask yourself before you make such a decision.\n\nGood luck and God bless!
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Worship, pray, and enjoy.\n\nThank you for showing respect in asking for advice.\n\nDo whatever feels right in your heart.\n\nStand and sit when others do. Catholics typically sit to listen to God's Word and stand to pray.\n\nCatholics kneel during the consecration of the Eucharist (Holy Communion). You may kneel or sit at this time, whichever you choose. \n\nAs a Methodist, your beliefs about the Eucharist is not the same as ours. We believe in the true presence of Christ. Out of respect for both of our faiths, please do not receive Holy Communion.\n\nAt this time, you may be invited to go up for a blessing from the priest. If you choose, go up with your arms crossed over your heart to receive the blessing.\n\nIf you are comfortable, pray along with the prayers and sing along with the songs.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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Seriously, I had a friend who was in seminary school, and one day he was visiting with me and our buddies when we ordered out for some Pizza and beer.  It started as a joke, but being all Catholics at the time, we simulated Communion using the Pizza as the host and the beer as the blood.  Just as we started out, a weird feeling came over us all, and the joke stopped and we performed the communion together taking it very seriously.  \n\nI will ring your doorbell and run away!!!
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I am saddened by all the judgment and feel that If Catholics are so bad, then we are you the ones being judge mental!!\n\nTo officially become Catholic, you have to join a program called RCIA. This is a program where you will learn about the faith and be able to ask ANY questions about the faith, your doubts and troubles. \n\nYou have  a sponsor and receive all your sacraments. It is a 2 year program that is designed to prepare you and make you knowledgeable about the faith you are entering.\n\nWho wants to have a religion they know nothing about? I dont!! \n\nLet me know if you have any more questions!\n\nGod bless! You will be in my prayers!\n\nBY THE WAY, PHAB 4, I HAVE NEVER GIVEN MONEY TO MY CHURCH WHEN I DID NOT WANT TO!!!
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Something for which confirmation is not got.
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Actually, as a lifelong non-believer, I would love to know how it feels to have complete and total faith. \nI guess catholic would be good - my Dh was raised Catholic and his parents are still very dedicated so at least I'd be able to see things from their point of view.\nWhere do I sign up? Aand it is only for one day, right ;)
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This is easy, just talk to a priest or catechist or really any minister in the church can direct you to the correct person in the parish you wish to join and tell them you are interested in RCIA, I am assuming you are an adult, and they will help you.
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I don't know where you get your information from.  You have been misinformed.  There are some so called "Catholics" that are misguided, as well as many others.  I was raised and taught in Catholic schools.  Not once, did anyone ever suggest praising statues or worshiping anyone or anything other than (Jesus, Holy Spirit & the Father) Holy trinity = one God.  We believe in offering prayers for loved ones, and we believe that the Staints offer they're prayers for the living.  But if someone was to assume that Catholics are taught to worship anyone or anything other than God, they are sadly mistaken.  Statues, pictures, etc... are reminders of who are good examples of how to live as Christ did.  Just like having pictures of your children.  The pictures are NOT your children, but an image of your children.  you would feed, clothe or talk to the picture.  Being Cathoilic does not mean that you are out of touch with reality.
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I agree. Just like if you want to know about baking a cake, don't ask your local plumber, as a baker of a bakery that makes cakes. But don't just ask someone in the church that may not have a perfect understanding of their religion, not everyone thats catholic are scholar on Catholism. Ask someone who are in authority. Like a bishop or a missionary, or whoever else who should know alot.
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catholic churches are a very good place to start. pretty much any chuch preist or preacher can point you in the right direction
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Actually, this is something that you should ask an expert about.  In this case, an expert on Canon Law.  Canon Law usually settles most disputes for us Catholics.