Calling All "non Catholics"

[Phazzan]

[quote name='Mrs. Bro. Adam' date='Jun 30 2004, 02:37 PM'] Well...until Easter Vigil I am still technically a Protestant.


I was raised in the Baptist church, and the only reason why I know as much as I do is because my husband loves to study theology, and then talk about it at night while I'm trying to go to sleep. [/quote]
No, you're not Protestant.

I think you're a candidate for the Catholic Church, then you will become a catachumen, but you're no protestant, not even technically.

[p0lar_bear]

[quote name='Phazzan' date='Jul 9 2004, 11:33 AM'] No, you're not Protestant.

I think you're a candidate for the Catholic Church, then you will become a catachumen, but you're no protestant, not even technically. [/quote]
Actually, only those who are unbaptized are called catechumens (until after the Rite of Election, when they are called the elect). Those who are already baptized are "candidates for full communion" until they come into the Church. Both are called "neophytes" for their first year in the Church.

[Mrs. Bro. Adam]

As it was told to me, I became Protestant at the moment of my second baptism, and until I'm back in full communion with the church I'm a Protestant.

[theculturewarrior]

The way I see it...you stop being a protestant when you stop believing protestant doctrine. Your first baptism is the only one that matters. "We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins."

[Mrs. Bro. Adam]

Hey...I'm just telling ya what my priest told me.

[Phazzan]

Well your priest is wrong.

[littleflower+JMJ]

[quote name='Phazzan' date='Jul 11 2004, 02:02 AM'] Well your priest is wrong. [/quote]
im sure teresa has looked this up and studied it and knows more about her situation and whats giong on then we could

[Phazzan]

[quote name='littleflower' date='JMJ+Jul 11 2004, 04:52 AM'] im sure teresa has looked this up and studied it and knows more about her situation and whats giong on then we could [/quote]
Well who ya going to believe, LittleFlower? ME, The One, The Only, THE ALMIGHTY PHAZZAN.... or theresa?

What kind of protestant is one who doesn't [i]protest[/i] Catholic doctrine?

[Christina]

Hehe, Morph....once a Catholic... always a Catholic. I pray that Jesus will lead you home.

[Mrs. Bro. Adam]

Phazzan:


I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but you're going to have to accept that for the first time, you are incorrect.

By my baptism into the Baptist church, I officially defected from the Catholic church. I become Catholic at my reconciliation, but until then, I will still be considered Protestant.

And I think you should study more before claiming that someone well-schooled is incorrect.

BTW- There are different formats for some countries....

[Mrs. Bro. Adam]

[quote name='theculturewarrior' date='Jul 9 2004, 01:31 PM'] The way I see it...you stop being a protestant when you stop believing protestant doctrine. Your first baptism is the only one that matters. "We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins." [/quote]
Yes, the Catholic Church acknowledges one baptism for the forgiveness sins, but baptism is also an act that makes you defect from the Church.

In my second Baptism in the Baptist church, I denied all Catholic doctrine, and denounced the church's name, in other words, I chose a different path, and in doing that, I have to reconcile to the Church that first loved me

[Quietfire]

Im not sure what I am.
Born and baptized Catholic.
My dad is Catholic and my mom is southern baptist.

My father never took us to Mass so I have NO knowledge of the Church. None, zilch, nada.
My mother always encouraged me to attend services at any christian church, since in her mind God was in all of them.
She told me once (after I announced that I had attended services in every church in our town.) that the decision to pick one was up to me, or I could continue visiting all of them.
I stopped going to church when I was 15 cause we moved to a more rural area and walking 10 miles was out of the question.
After a death in the family I started attending services at a presbyterian church cause I had known the pastor all my life and knew he would make me feel comfortable there.
Stopped attending services there around Christmas, returned for Easter service but havent been back.
Been studying Catholicism on and off for over a year but more intensely the last few months.

I feel like this all makes sense, although I am in no position to explain why. Since I have always trusted my instincts (when I go against them, I always pay a dear price) that is the only reason I can give at this time.

After reading about the eucharist. I remember thinking, "thats it. thats whats been missing in my life, what do I have to do to get that." Then I realized I'd do anything.

Started posting here in April.
You guys have been a tremedous in helping me understand Catholicism.

I do plan on being received into the Church.
But I dont mind taking my time right now. I have a lifetime to catch up on.
Any one want to teach me?
We could start at kindergarden level.
And I am an excellent student.

Peace.

[MorphRC]

[quote name='Philippe' date='Jul 9 2004, 06:09 PM'] Christ have Mercy [/quote]
Shes a good person, even if the faith isnt exactly christian-like'. Satanism isnt satan worshipping, thats satanists, if Im wrong Mj will tell me

[MorphRC]

[quote name='Christina' date='Jul 13 2004, 01:45 AM'] Hehe, Morph....once a Catholic... always a Catholic. I pray that Jesus will lead you home. [/quote]
Maybe..

Well Im leaning that way again.. :angry:

[MorphRC]

[quote name='Mrs. Bro. Adam' date='Jul 13 2004, 03:08 AM'] Yes, the Catholic Church acknowledges one baptism for the forgiveness sins, but baptism is also an act that makes you defect from the Church.

In my second Baptism in the Baptist church, I denied all Catholic doctrine, and denounced the church's name, in other words, I chose a different path, and in doing that, I have to reconcile to the Church that first loved me [/quote]
If your baptized in the trinitarian way, your catholic until you follow a heresy.