Conversion from catholic to presbyterian?


A question from a reader: I am 17 years old (18 this summer) and I have been raised catholic. I didn’t really care about religion a few years ago and I got confirmed only because I was supposed to. I really want to convert and become presbyterian. What do I have to do to make it official?

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5 Responses to “Conversion from catholic to presbyterian?”

  • CB says:

    You don’t have to go through any conversion to be Presbyterian… just go to a Presbyterian church and don’t worry about all the rules associated with Catholicism anymore.

  • David says:

    Catholicism is The only true Christian Faith. Catholicism leads to eternal happiness in heaven, since Catholicism teaches a full gospel, because Catholicism teaches

    We are saved by Christ’s grace alone, through faith and works done in charity inspired by the Holy Spirit for salvation, and that is a true gospel of works Matthew 25:33-46 NO WORKS NO FAITH.32 Jesus answered them: Many good works I have showed you from my Father. For which of those works do you stone me And The Catholic Church.
    If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. 38 But if I do, though you will not believe me, believe the works: that you may know and believe that the Father is in me and I in the Father.

    John 14:12:

    “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”

    (GALATIANS 1:6-9). For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God–not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them” (EPHESIANS 2:8-10)

    It’s clear from the Book of Acts in the Bible that Catholics existed during the days of Acts. And Is where the word Christian was invented.
    Evodius was the first Bishop of Antioch a Catholic, and he is credited with being the first person to call the followers of Christ, “Christians”, as shown in Acts 11:26. See Eusebius, book 3, chapter 22.http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05653a.htm
    Saint Ignatius (35-107), the second Bishop of Antioch wrote a letter to the Smyrneans in 107 A.D..
    In this letter is recorded the first known use of the words “Catholic Church”…

    Catholicism existed for Centuries before any Protestant sect was formed .Centuries after Jesus formed the First church the catholic church.. Those in the Book of Acts are the first Christians, and they believed what would be called Catholic doctrine today. ANYONE can read the Book of Acts for themselves and see. Had Protestantism existed during the time of Acts, the first Christians would have rejected It completely Because the Bible was not yet formed neither the doctrines of OSAS , Faith alone, and Sola scriptura. .

    Also there’s Heretic Christians who also completely rejected Catholicism, long before Martin Luther was even born. At the Council Of Nicea they were rejected and were called Arians. Which is why we have the belief In the Trinity they rejected the heretics.

    And there is no “pope” in the Bible Because they were called Bishops Which is what they are still called. Every “pope” is a Vicar Of Christ.

    Also there’s TONS of Christians who also completely rejected Protestantism, After Martin Luther was born.

    There were ALWAYS saved believers outside the catholic , who did not know The full truth of Catholicism but that was by the grace of the savior they would have been catholic if given the time.

    Catholicism saves. By Only believing in Jesus alone for salvation, That is what the Catholic church teaches.

    The truth is that Jesus is God, and Jesus loves you so very much! :D The truth about Jesus is that the only way to be saved and to get into heaven and avoid being sent to eternal hell, is by believing

    We believe in one God,
    the Father, the Almighty,
    maker of heaven and earth,
    of all that is, seen and unseen.
    We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
    the only son of God,
    eternally begotten of the Father,
    God from God, Light from Light,
    true God from true God,
    begotten, not made,
    of one being with the Father.
    Through him all things were made.
    For us and for our salvation
    he came down from heaven:
    by the power of the Holy Spirit
    he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
    and was made man.
    For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
    he suffered death and was buried.
    On the third day he rose again
    in accordance with the Scriptures;
    he ascended into heaven
    and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
    He will come again in glory
    to judge the living and the dead,
    and his kingdom will have no end.
    We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
    who proceeds from the Father [and the Son].
    With the Father and the Son
    he is worshipped and glorified.
    He has spoken through the Prophets.
    We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
    We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
    We look for the resurrection of the dead,
    and the life of the world to come. AMEN.

    I’m not a “protestant”. I’m a saved believer in Jesus

  • sparki777 says:

    If you never have cared about religion until now, how do you know that Catholicism isn’t actually right for you? Before you leave, you should take the RCIA class to make sure you understand Catholicism fully. You can also take a class at the Presbyterian church to learn about their theology. Informed decisions are always best.

  • uuuubob says:

    In order to become an actual member of the Presbyterian church (USA any way) you must be accepted by the Session (A group of people who run the church) from that church. It is fairly simple just brush up on your presbyterian knowledge. Or you can just attend church as an unofficial member. You can do every thing that a normal presbyterian do even take communion but make sure with the particular church in your area that you have decide to go to.

    I hope this helps!

  • Debbie says:

    Full disclosure: I’m a former Protestant, sometime Presbyterian, who became Catholic 22 years ago.

    In order to become a “Protestant,” shouldn’t you know what you are protesting? Since all Christians were once Catholic, don’t you think it would be a good idea to first know what you’re giving up? My recommendation is to learn about Catholicism from a reliable source, which means a faithful and faith-filled Catholic parish RCIA program. If you would like to find out more information, check out the website, Catholics Come Home: http://www.catholicscomehome.org/

    God bless you on your spiritual journey!
    Debbie

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