Becoming a Catholic will change the rest of your life. It's not like deciding to be a hipster or marking "Y" on your driver's license to be an organ donor. This will become a part of you and it's not something you want to do half-heartedly. Sure, there are shiny lights at Christmastime, but those can't be the basis for your faith (pretty though they are).  Are you familiar enough with the teachings of the Catholic church to be able to say that you know this is something you want to be a part of? If the answer is yes, great! Keep on reading. If you're not so sure, seek out a friend or a member of the clergy for information. And there's always the Internet! Do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the true Messiah? Do you have faith in the Holy Trinity -- the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? How about the Virgin Mary and transubstantiation? Yes? Great! Moving on. and the Catechism. The Catechism (you probably know what the Bible is, huh?) is basically a set of instructions for Christians in the form of questions and answers. It may be just the source you need to seal the deal! If time isn't on your side, read Genesis and the Gospels. You'll get a good grasp on the creation story and the story of Jesus. What's more, when you do talk to a priest and express your interest, it'll be clear you've done your homework. If you have no prior history with the Catholic church, you'll be going through the process outlined in this article -- namely, RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) classes and getting the full head-to-toe spa treatment at next year's Easter Vigil (Baptism, Confirmation, etc.). However, if you've been baptized but nothing else or have other previous ties to the Church, your process may be a bit different. If you've been baptized, but your initiation process stops there, you may not need to take RCIA classes. It all depends on your education and desires. Most baptized people will go through a much shorter period of inquiry and reflection and can join the church on any Sunday.
اجلس مع نفسك وتحدث معها بصورة جدية. اقرأ الإنجيل وكتب التعاليم المسيحية. اعرف ظروفك.