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[Quietfire]

[quote]You can be received into the Catholic Church at any time, provided that you have completed all the requisites. Some parishes only do this once a year, however, if you talk to your pastor and are zealous about becoming Catholic, he may give you individual instruction. At which point you can be received.

Again, talk to your pastor and explain your desire. He will most likely work something out with you. There is nothing preventing you from entering the Church outside Easter; all you need is to fulfill the requisite.[/quote]

What are the requisites, or does it differ from state to state, parish to parish?


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[Cam42]

[quote name='Quietfire' date='Jun 29 2005, 02:32 PM']What are the requisites, or does it differ from state to state, parish to parish?
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The requisites are:

1. That you have never been Catholic before, sounds dumb, but it is a totally different game if you are fallen away.

2. You go through proper catechesis. For most parishes this is RCIA, but that is not a requirement. Personal instruction works well.

3. Proof of Baptism or knowledge of not being baptized.

The rules don't differ from place to place. Proof that one is not Catholic. Proper Catechesis and proof of baptism/knowledge of not being baptized.

That is all. Pretty simple. The Catechesis isn't simple, but that goes without saying.