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Do you have to belong to a church to choose a godparent?
Well I am Catholic, and in my religion I did not choose my own godparents if that is what you mean, as most people are baptized shortly after birth. As for the RCIA program, I honestly do not have a definitive answer. I have attended church services in which RCIA graduates were welcomed into the faith and they had no mention of godparents.
What does candidate mean in Catholic terms?
A candidate in the Catholic Church is someone in the process of becoming a member of the Catholic faith who has already been baptized in another Christian Church by means recognized by the Catholic Church (i.e. done in the name of the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit). A person converting who has not been previously baptized is known as a Catechumen.
What does initiation into the Church mean?
Roman Catholic AnswerThat you have been baptized, and when older, you have received the Most Blessed Eucharist, and Confirmation. For an adult convert, you have received these three sacraments and penance if you were previously baptized, and made a profession of allegiance to the Church.
What does non-practicing Catholic mean?
A person who was baptized Catholic but no longer attends church services on a regular basis
If you belong to a Catholic church does that mean you are not a Christian?
Catholics are a branch of Christian. So you are christian if you are catholic.
What does it mean to belong to a community?
To be in a community with people that share your faith, and belong to the same Church as you. In a sense it could be like a family, a family that is one in faith and love.
What does the word 'Cillin' mean?
The word "cillin" is of Irish origin meaning a burial ground or little church. It is often used for children that were not baptized at the time of death.
What does it mean to belong to a parish community?
To be in a community with people that share your faith, and belong to the same Church as you. In a sense it could be like a family, a family that is one in faith and love.
Is a marriage in a protestant church recognized by the Catholic church?
Roman Catholic AnswerAny marriage between two validly baptized Christians would be recognized unless one of the validly baptized Christians (or both) were Catholics in which case they would be bound by the marriage laws of the Church. It really depends on what you mean by "recognized".
How are members of the church born of water and the holy spirit?
theyre not "born of water" i think u mean theyre baptized. meaning washed in water in the name of the Father.
If you live in Utah does that mean your a Mormon?
Nope! About 70% of the people who live in Utah are baptized members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church). However, many of these don't go to church or consider themselves Mormon, they were baptized as children but have now left the faith. Only about 50% (half) of the people who live in Utah are active church-going Mormons.About 10% of all Mormons worldwide live in Utah.
If a child is baptized in the Church of England can they change to the Catholic faith?
By 'they' do you mean the parents or the entire family? Either way there should be no problem. Talk to a Catholic priest to find out what will be required of you.
