Stupid Question...

[robotneil]

Hello,

This is a two part question;


1) I am starting Confirmation classes in the Fall and I would like to know if I need to purchase some form of text for this class or will it be provided for me?

2) Will I need to pay for this class or is it free?

I am already signed up for the class.

Perhaps I should ask my Parish this question...

Any answers would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Confused

 

[Angeldove97]

No need to be confused... I recently converted to Catholicism myself, but I didnt have to attend RCIA classes because I was already baptised and confirmed through the Russian Orthodox Church, which the RCC validates.

I would definetly speak to the person who helps run the RCIA classes at your parish. If you aren't sure, talk to one of the priests and they'll be able to help you out.

I know most classes do have a book involved with them. You'll probably find out what the book is and whether or not they'll provide for you or if you'll have to pay during the first class. Before then if you're interested in reading up, I would suggest a book like "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Catholicism" or "Catholicism for Dummies" (the Dummies version is better than the Idiot's version btw). This is the type of book I studied and I also reviewed different things (such as the Saints, Nicene Creed, Virgin Mary, and all of the Sacraments) with a fellow Catholic. This way you'll have a good idea of what you'll be learning about in your RCIA classes.

I'm pretty sure that you will not have to pay a fee for RCIA classes. I believe they're free of any charge, though if you have to buy a book I believe that's the only cost. Once again once you start your RCIA class you'll find out more. But if you have questions, call up the parish.

I hope this helps!! And I pray you'll enjoy learning about the Catholic Church and becoming a member of it as well. God bless.

 

[robotneil]

Thank You for your answer. I have been baptised already in the Catholic Church and received first communion and the sacrement of reconciliation. So I know a little about the Catholic religion. However, there appears to be so many layers that I do not believe that I will ever understand all of it....

Peace be with you....
Neil

 

[Angeldove97]

So yeah you should be allowed to join the Catholic church if you've been baptised, given First Communion, and also have had Reconciliation. Have you been Confirmed? I think if you were given First Communion you were also probably Confirmed. I did it a bit differently than most... so if you have done all these things I dont see why you'd need the RCIA classes. Does your parish priest know this? He may suggest that you don't need the classes.

And don't worry about learning everything at once. It'll take awhile...a lifetime...but enjoy it every step of the way!

 

[alkan]

Nobody knows everything. You place a certain element of trust in God. You must go for the most plausible explaination. After all, God gave us a brain!

Don't worry about the complications of the Catholic church! I wish I knew it all! At the end of the day, God will not mind if we get something wrong so long as we try.

I think it's great to approach confirmatin as a real stepping stone; become more involved at your church, try and understand what you really believe; and have a reason for it. Try also to think of things you don't understand, maybe you don't agree with. That way, when you get an answer you will come to have a fuller faith. Above all, never lose sight of God behind all the trappings of the alter, hymns, church building or anything else.

 

[Truffle]

welcome to the Catholic Church and guess what? I am starting confirmation class this fall too!