Thinking of converting to Catholicism

Do you have any Catholic friends who could help you with your decision?

I had to convert from Protestantism to Catholicism, so I don't know if the process will be more difficult for you, leaving a considerably different religion. I had to visit a priest once a week for several months, who gave me lessons on the religion and things for me to learn / do to prove that I really cared. I didn't care, for what it's worth. I just wanted to go to a particular school and this was the only way. There was a mass held, during which I had to go up to the altar and some brief things were said, all very ritualistic, nothing too difficult. Once you convert, you'll be expected to recieve your first holy communion, something that usually happens when you're a child, but can be done with adults. This involves the same basic things as above. Then you'll be expected to confirm, which involves going to lessons for a few months, picking the name of a saint to take on as part of your identity. I chose Gabriel. This doesn't become part of your legal name. During this mass, the Bishop blesses you and gently slaps you on the cheek.. I really don't know why. It's all very degrading, but there you go.

With regards to your community, I suppose it depends on how strict they are with their faith. I'd urge you to consider whether you truly believe in religious teaching, or whether you're just more moved by Christian teaching than Islamic. There's no need to belong to any religious group, as you could easily employ the Christian message of love, compassion, charity etc in a secular lifestyle.

Hi,

I'm a muslim at for some time I've been thinking of converting to catholicism. I preety much agree with all the fundamental issues of catholic christianity and think It'll suit me really well. However, I don't know what is required for me to convert (i.e. who do I approach) and also I'm worried about how my family might react and my local muslim community. I'm worried I'll get attacked or killed by some extremist or something? Am I just over-reacting?

Thanks

Here's a better idea, become an atheist, we have all the fun.

Yes I have. They all agree that it's up to me to decide and they would fully help me convert and settle into the catholic community. Just wondering if anyone here is catholic, what do catholics think of converts?

what do catholics think of converts?

Here's a better idea, become an atheist, we have all the fun.

Agreed. Think hard before joining the religion. If you had to join one, I'd advise Buddhism....but Catholism? Really? Stay an agnostic for a while at least to reassess the situation.

Guys, back off the OP. They're talking about changing religion, and have made no mention of becoming atheist! Stop imposing your beliefs as an alternative in this situation.