BeenaBobba Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Hi Teresa, I think it depends. Will you still be able to become Catholic if you drop out of RCIA? Of course, I want you to become a Catholic, and if that's what it takes, then by all means stay. Provided that it isn't necessary: A pro of staying in RCIA is that you could make friends and teach the others things that the text isn't teaching them. You could be a good example to them. A con is that it could be a waste of your time. Other than that, it's up to you. Prayers! God bless, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Bro. Adam, No attack or attitude was intended ... I am only going off what we've all been given, and I'm obviously not intimately familiar with the situation, as you are. Your wife did ask for our opinions, and I gave an honest answer based on how I read the situation with the information given. It's kind of difficult to give any sort of good answer to a question when you're not given the full story, so please read what I wrote with that in mind. Like hsmom said, perhaps phrasing the initial inquiry differently would have made a difference in the flow of conversation. I totally support Teresa in her endeavors to become Catholic, and would like nothing more than to see this happen. Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenaBobba Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 [quote name='dUSt' date='Jul 24 2004, 02:04 PM'] I think you should follow whatever advise the priests tells you. [/quote] At the end of the day, it's up to Teresa, but I think her best bet is to do what the priest says. If the next two sessions are painfully boring, she could offer up her sufferings for the conversions of sinners. God bless, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom25angels Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Well, you could stay in the program just so you can learn what needs to be changed about it then when you're done.....CHANGE IT!!!! This class sounds like the strangest RCIA class I've ever heard of. What text are they using? Could I recommend The Faith Explained Third Edition by Fr. Leo J Trese. It's the text used in the RCIA program that I went through with my friend who became Catholic a couple of years ago. Give a copy to your parish priest. I'd be happy to send you mine....I've given away at least three of them and I'd love to give away one more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoketos Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 I think that you should talk to your priest again, and if that is fruit less ask your bishop what you should do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 [quote name='mom25angels' date='Jul 24 2004, 11:56 PM'] Well, you could stay in the program just so you can learn what needs to be changed about it then when you're done.....CHANGE IT!!!! [/quote] This thought came to me today, too. I know it's a drag for you, Teresa. but maybe you would be in a better position to discuss with the priest and/or RCIA teacher to discuss ways to make it better if you stick it out. Perhaps they would welcome your input if you saw the whole thing (or at least the next two sessions) rather than if you dropped out. If you have the attitude that you don't need this, or that you're better than this, you won't be well received. And you have so much potential to do so much good! Also, as someone else suggested, if the class is so small, you can get to know the other students, have them to your home, discuss further what you would like to have talked about in class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 [quote name='homeschoolmom' date='Jul 24 2004, 11:04 PM'] This isn't a critique of Teresa, cuz you know I :wub: her... but maybe she shouldn't make polls that are so difficult for us to answer "right"... (I mean, she obviously had a right answer in mind). It's not really fair to put up a "yes" or "no" poll and ask people's opinions and get upset when they give them. I understand the complexity of what you're trying to describe... that's why a poll probably wasn't a great idea. A discussion of the topic would have been better without the poll... [/quote] HSmom, I agree, and we realized that shortly after, but what is done is done Sojourner, it did come off as an attack. Thank you for clarifying. As a close, things are being dealt with, we know what we are doing now. Thank you everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 If Theresa sticks it out she will be in a much better position to improve it when she teaches the course several years from now. Its also a lesson in patience, humility and obedience, and she can pray for all the suffering souls while she is sitting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 [quote name='cmotherofpirl' date='Jul 25 2004, 10:26 AM'] If Theresa [/quote] Uh-oh. Runs and hides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 I didn't realize you could get your sacraments without going to RCIA. I'm not quite sure I understand the situation here. If you priest has asked you to attend only two more, but the RCIA teachers are so bad that you cannot even bear that, I would talk to the priest again, and tell him hey make you uncomfortable, or that they intimidate students, or whatever evil they do. Such things are sadly not unheard of. If the priest is unsympathetic, run up the chain of command. If you're really passionate about reform, you can take it all the way to the Vatican, all the way to JPII if nobody listens to you. Sounds kind of improbable to me, but you would be doing new converts/reverts a huge favor. I was in a situation where I pretty much catechized myself, because my teacher said I knew a lot. But I didn't know this was legit, and I had always thought I sort of "snuck in the back door." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 gee, there I go again with unsolicited advice. I see you have your answer, Mrs. and Bro. Hope it goes well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Um..... well its obvious I don't know whats going on. But I was an RCIA sponsor once, and I was able to talk to folks after class and give them info and sources to further answer the questions that would not be answered in class...... living on the edge I was! Ultimate Irony: Finish to get your badge. Go back. Teach the class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='Jul 25 2004, 11:32 AM'] Uh-oh. Runs and hides. [/quote] Ok!! If Teresa.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjtina Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 [quote name='BeenaBobba' date='Jul 24 2004, 10:55 PM'] At the end of the day, it's up to Teresa, but I think her best bet is to do what the priest says. If the next two sessions are painfully boring, she could offer up her sufferings for the conversions of sinners. God bless, Jen [/quote] I agree! Welcome to the Catholic world. Suffering can be joyous. Offer it up. Be patient and extra nice to your teachers. St. Theresa the Little Flower is the perfect example! much love and prayers Theresa!!! :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 Someone asked what material we're using: Saint Joseph's Baltimore Catechism. Need I say more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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