How Many Of You Were Brought Up In The Catholic Church?

[bayoubill]

just curious…

[LeroyBrown]

Voted other. Born apart from God, raised in a Protestant Church. Visited the aunt's church for mass on several occasions.

[ArmyMAJretired]

Born and raised Catholic,

Went to Catholic Grammar School

Catholic High School

Catholic College

Got Masters degree from a Catholic college as an ROTC instructor.

I stopped attending church regularly after college. After I got married my wife (raised Protestant) and I decieded to look for a church.

We were Episcopal in California and TX. We didn't like their church in Ga so we tried the Lutheran church and have been happy ever since.

I got fed up with Catholics telling me what to think and how to vote, birth control etc. The sex scandal was just icing on the cake. Add the inquisition, indulgences etc. I'm convinced Luther was right. Solo Scriptura, but I think we all worship the same God.

I never did get the whole Catholic vs. Protestant violence in Northern Ireland.

[gpd®]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Similar bio to ArmyMaj, except went Pentecostal and didn't serve.

[DPNoyes]

I was raised Catholic and went to a Catholic elementary school, but when I grew up I needed a deeper connection with Christ and got involved with a Pentecostal church and love this deeper relationship. Far better that religion! What amazes me these days is the news that Catholics are favoring Obama who wants nothing to do with protecting innocent and defenseless lives. I always thought Catholics were very interested in Pro-Life. Can these polls be wrong? I hope so.

[archangelo]

Born to a Catholic family. Raised Catholic. Family became non-practicing after my First Communion, but never considered themselves non-Catholic. By the age of eighteen, and pursued by "the Hound of Heaven," I found myself visiting a Catholic Charismatic group grounded in the celebration of the Eucharist and Marian devotion. I received "baptism in the Spirit," during which I received word that I was to "teach." I returned through the sacrament of penance to the Eucharist, joined a parish, and made my Confirmation. Since that time, I have never ceased to be amazed by the breadth and depth of the Catholic faith -- something I was only able to see as an adult studying as an adult. I continued my formal study in college, eventually collecting two masters degrees in theology, and the blessings of the breath and movement of the Spirit within and without.

I am forever grateful for the grace which helped me to wake up Catholic. Though, with the help of that Grace, I will never allow myself to fall asleep in faith again, it is my joy to wake up more Catholic every morning, confident that what I receive from the Church in counsel and sacrament, like the scriptures, is as true as the Lord speaking it directly into my ears, my mind, and my heart, where even in my darkest moments He shines like the Sun and is ever my dawn.

[CID_0687]

I was raised Episcopal...that's as Catholic as one can be without being Catholic...now I'm Pentecostal.

Therefore I voted Other

[Reeder]

I voted other because although I've never been a member of the Catholic faith, I've served local communities with many of my Catholic friends. I consider that to be an association.

[RayMan]

Would you PLEASE quit getting along with everyone Reede?. It gets annoying.

[noelle12]

What do I vote if I have very actively practicing catholic friends? It is an association with Catholics, but not with the Catholic church. I guess I'll have to vote no (2nd to last option).

[noelle12]

Would you PLEASE quit getting along with everyone Reeder?. It gets annoying.

There's the pot calling the kettle black. Ray, you might be one of the nicest people I've never met. At least as far as I can tell through this medium of communication. I guess you could be a bully in real life, you just have this nice guy facade.

[darknessesedge]

just curious…

me...untill I hit 25

[3inOne]

Raised Catholic from early childhood during very tumultous times: war, revolution. I immediately fell in love with the Person of Jesus and anything else that was taught about God. I have always practiced my faith. I moved to the US with parents in my teen years. I had become a lax Catholic during those teen years, but there was this strong, abiding sense I experienced that I will never be anything else but Catholic. This got confirmed after I married and bought a house. It was brought about by frequent door-to-door evangelization of all kind. I began to look for the answers to questions that were asked or the things that were presented to me, which I knew to be contradictory to what I have been taught. I found my answers in the enormous treasure chest that the Catholic Church possesses what Catholics consider the Deposit of Faith and in its Teaching Authority of the Church. I began to better understand the description of how every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like a man that is a householder, who brings forth out of his treasure new things and old. This was the way God re-introduced me to my first Love – Jesus, and his Bride the Church. I love every minute of being Catholic. Each time I pass a Catholic church, my heart skips a beat, and I'd say a little prayer of thanks.

[archangelo]

Actually, I was brought up in a house. I believe Quasimodo was brought up in a Catholic Church, but that's just a hunch.

[RayMan]

Born to a Catholic family. Raised Catholic. Family became non-practicing after my First Communion, but never considered themselves non-Catholic. By the age of eighteen, and pursued by "the Hound of Heaven," I found myself visiting a Catholic Charismatic group grounded in the celebration of the Eucharist and Marian devotion. I received "baptism in the Spirit," during which I received word that I was to "teach." I returned through the sacrament of penance to the Eucharist, joined a parish, and made my Confirmation. Since that time, I have never ceased to be amazed by the breadth and depth of the Catholic faith -- something I was only able to see as an adult studying as an adult. I continued my formal study in college, eventually collecting two masters degrees in theology, and the blessings of the breath and movement of the Spirit within and without.

I am forever grateful for the grace which helped me to wake up Catholic. Though, with the help of that Grace, I will never allow myself to fall asleep in faith again, it is my joy to wake up more Catholic every morning, confident that what I receive from the Church in counsel and sacrament, like the scriptures, is as true as the Lord speaking it directly into my ears, my mind, and my heart, where even in my darkest moments He shines like the Sun and is ever my dawn.

That is just flat out inspiring Arch.

[CID_0687]

Actually, I was brought up in a house. I believe Quasimodo was brought up in a Catholic Church, but that's just a hunch.
Buh rum pum pum

[Dragon1963]

Don't go to Mass anymore but still believe in the tenents of the Catholic Church.

[RayMan]

So what DO they teach concerning Dragons and Elves?

[CID_0687]

So what DO they teach concerning Dragons and Elves?
:eek: Ray, behave...Dragon is an elf.

:shhh:

[Dragon1963]

So what DO they teach concerning Dragons and Elves?

They say they don't exist, but I know better.

[Dragon1963]

:eek: Ray, behave...Dragon is an elf.

:shhh:


Grrrrrrrrr! :mad:

Don't make me break out the fire breath. :mad:

[CID_0687]

Grrrrrrrrr! :mad:

Don't make me break out the fire breath. :mad:
Ahh...Fire breathing elves....Tolken warned us of you.


No worries, I don't have much room to talk with the manly stature of 5'6''.

[Dragon1963]

Ahh...Fire breathing elves....Tolken warned us of you.


No worries, I don't have much room to talk with the manly stature of 5'6''.

Next time I'll shape shift into an Ent. :razz:

You'd be a fairly short Tolkien Elf then. :lol:

[RayMan]

Next time I'll shape shift into an Ent. :razz:

You'd be a fairly short Tolkien Elf then. :lol:

Divide his height by his weight and throw in the beard. You're talkin' Gimli son of Gloin here, not Glorfindel.

[CID_0687]

Next time I'll shape shift into an Ent. :razz:

You'd be a fairly short Tolkien Elf then. :lol:
Short I may be...but me feets touch the ground. :snooty:

[Dragon1963]

Divide his height by his weight and throw in the beard. You're talkin' Gimli son of Gloin here, not Glorfindel.

Sounds like you did you homework. :)

[Dragon1963]

Short I may be...but me feets touch the ground. :snooty:

Your stuck being human then. :)

At 5' 3" I'm a tall Hobbit. :cool:

[CID_0687]

Your stuck being human then. :)

At 5' 3" I'm a tall Hobbit. :cool:
I'm crackin' up here....remembering Shmiegel..."Fat little hobbitses"

Not saying you're fat, just remembering the movie..:))

[Dragon1963]

I'm crackin' up here....remembering Shmiegel..."Fat little hobbitses"

Not saying you're fat, just remembering the movie..:))

Remember Shmeigel was originally a pre-Hobbit.

[5thIDSoldier]

90% of the people in our church are converted from Catholicism.

[RayMan]

Remember Shmeigel was originally a pre-Hobbit.

Smeagol, people. (and elves)

[Reeder]

Smeagol, people. (and elves)

THANK you.....+1.

[RayMan]

THANK you.....+1.

Sometimes you have to take a stand for proper speeeling.

[Reeder]

Sometimes you have to take a stand for proper speeeling.

Indede

[Dragon1963]

Sometimes you have to take a stand for proper speeeling.

And sometime you just gotta.....:razz:

[Hadassah]

They call me Eowyn. :mrgreen:

[Hadassah]

90% of the people in our church are converted from Catholicism.

:cry::cry::cry:

[outdamyboat]

90% of the people in our church are converted from Catholicism.

Well the statistics have clearly dropped...when Lutheranism was founded ...100% of the church were converts (fallen) Catholics...:whistle:

(oops, I got the 2 military posters morphed together...but's it's still a funny post... :)) )

[Koushi Shinigami]

90% of the people in our church are converted from Catholicism.


:think: Is that still considered a mortal sin?

[PaleoPaul]

Other.

Raised in a WOF church, left it, now Reformed/Presbyterian.

Went to Grandma's Catholic Church for Mass whenever I stayed over at her house.

[RayMan]

They call me Eowyn. :mrgreen:

How's it goin' there Horse- Princess? Sword arm feelin' good?

[Hadassah]

How's it goin' there Horse- Princess? Sword arm feelin' good?

Yep. Arm's better than ever after mending from the damage caused by slaying the Witch-King. :dance:

[bayoubill]

just found this again

and realized I hadn't voted in my own poll:

"Yes… but I no longer practice that or any other established faith"


Dropped it immediately after 13 years of Catholic school...

[archangelo]

just found this again

and realized I hadn't voted in my own poll:

"Yes… but I no longer practice that or any other established faith"


Dropped it immediately after 13 years of Catholic school...

Interesting. I went back after 13 years of Public School! :D

[meggers49]

So what DO they teach concerning Dragons and Elves?

God made them..... ;)

[meggers49]

My mom is Catholic, but she doesn't go to Church. She taught us from when we were young though, about God and Church. I was the only one to make my First Communion when I was young. I was also the only one who went to Church at all. When I was growing up, the churches were unlocked, so on my way home from school, I'd drop in and say hi to Jesus.

In nursing school, I actually sang in a Baptist Church choir and participated in a lot of their activities and classes. I have to say, if I wasn't Catholic, I'd probably be Baptist. It made me realize how much I liked my own church and also, that I needed to learn more about my own faith.

After I graduated, I became more involved in my faith. It is something that just keeps growing for me.

Interestingly, I attended public school and was taught about my faith from 'outside' and my husband, who went to Catholic school, doesn't go to Church. I think that's more an influence from his father, more than his schooling, although for a person who went to Catholic school, he sure doesn't know much about his faith.

I think that is the biggest problem with the Catholic Church, they do a crappy job teaching their kids (and their adults) what the Church's beliefs are.

[bayoubill]

bump...

[Apatriot]

I was raised Catholic and went to a Catholic elementary school, but when I grew up I needed a deeper connection with Christ and got involved with a Pentecostal church and love this deeper relationship. Far better that religion! What amazes me these days is the news that Catholics are favoring Obama who wants nothing to do with protecting innocent and defenseless lives. I always thought Catholics were very interested in Pro-Life. Can these polls be wrong? I hope so.


There are several parts to pro-life. I've met some very anti-war liberal pro-lifers (pretty common among Catholic pro-lifers). I've also met (and am) a fairly conservative pro-lifer. Because of that, some pro-lifers (including Catholics) went towards Obama because of his anti-war stance.

[Apatriot]

:think: Is that still considered a mortal sin?

According to the Catholic Church, for a Catholic to become non-Catholic is a mortal sin. However, simply missing Mass on Sunday without good reason (illness, childcare, critical job (soldier, policeman, fireman, doctor, nurse), travelling (and no Catholic church available)) is also a mortal sin.

For a non-Catholic to be raised non-Catholic is not a mortal sin.

Both can be remedied by simply going to Confession, and coming back to Church.

[Apatriot]

My mom is Catholic, but she doesn't go to Church. She taught us from when we were young though, about God and Church. I was the only one to make my First Communion when I was young. I was also the only one who went to Church at all. When I was growing up, the churches were unlocked, so on my way home from school, I'd drop in and say hi to Jesus.

In nursing school, I actually sang in a Baptist Church choir and participated in a lot of their activities and classes. I have to say, if I wasn't Catholic, I'd probably be Baptist. It made me realize how much I liked my own church and also, that I needed to learn more about my own faith.

After I graduated, I became more involved in my faith. It is something that just keeps growing for me.

Interestingly, I attended public school and was taught about my faith from 'outside' and my husband, who went to Catholic school, doesn't go to Church. I think that's more an influence from his father, more than his schooling, although for a person who went to Catholic school, he sure doesn't know much about his faith.

I think that is the biggest problem with the Catholic Church, they do a crappy job teaching their kids (and their adults) what the Church's beliefs are.

The main problem, IMHO, is that we rely on the Catholic Schools to do this, despite the fact that most Catholic kids are probably in public schools these days. Also, I think Vatican II did a number on how we educated. Things got too mamby-pamby touchy-feely, instead of telling us the true doctrine/dogma, etc.

[Apatriot]

Since the other Catholics seem to be explaining their faith history, I will explain mine as well. I was raised Catholic by a Catholic mom and an agnostic/atheist (raised southern Baptist) dad (who had to promise that the kids of their marriage were raised Catholic). I saw how my mom sometimes had to struggle to get us to Mass on Sundays. I also saw my mom's relative peace of mind compared to my dad's.

I will admit that I had a rebellious phase from my early 20s to late 20s, in terms of my basic theology for a while. I still went to church every Sunday, but I rejected and adapted a lot of things. I rejected a lot of what I thought was old-fashioned, semi-superstitious non-sense (stuff about the Saints, the Rosary, etc.). I also semi-rejected Confession. I made up my mind that there was no need to go to a priest to confess, that simply asking God for forgiveness was good enough.

Well, in my late twenties, I was in a Catholic Singles group. One of our priests (a priest just a few years older than us) taught us about and emphasized the Rosary and Confession. I started praying the Rosary at that point. Through praying the Rosary over a period of months, my prayer life matured from the simple "I want this" and "Thanks for that" prayers to "your will be done" prayers. It also inspired me to go to Confession. After that Confession (which was my first confession in about 15 yrs), I realized that I was totally wrong about Confession, at least on the human side of it. While spiritually, my rebellion may have been correct--maybe simply asking God for forgiveness was enough, psychologically, going to Confession was much stronger. I truly felt forgiven. There is something about taking the time and courage to tell someone about your specific sins, and then being told your sins are forgiven that seems to work better than simply asking for forgiveness in your head.

I ended up marrying someone from that same Catholic Singles group, and we've been married 12 1/2 yrs. We are raising our boys Catholic (both are altar servers and have been through First Communion and First Penance).

[brouski]

Born/raised Catholic, Catholic school from Pre-K through high school. Atheist now.

[darknessesedge]

was a cath till I was a teen.
became a baptist in my 20's.
I miss the cath services, especially at Christmas and Easter.
I keep telling myself to go to them, especially the midnight mass on Christmas eve..but...i fall asleep..hahahaha