I was baptized Catholic, but raised Methodist. I was also confirmed Methodist, and am now looking to go back to the Catholic Faith. In the past 2 or 3 years, when I go to church, I have felt moved to attend Mass. It feels like home. So, after my recent engagement to my fiance who is also Catholic, I decided to make it official and convert. Does anyone know, if I must be re- confirmed Catholic?? Or does the fact that I was confirmed Christian count??? I'm a bit confused as to what I need to do. I asked my RCIA director (attended my first class last night) and she said "good question!!!". So, I'm reaching out here. Thank you all, and God Bless!

-- Victoria Richardson (victoria_h_richardson@hotmail.com), September 09, 2004

Answers

The Catholic Church recognizes Methodist Baptism, but not Methodist Confirmation, so you should receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church. Actually, Methodists themselves don't consider their Confirmation a sacrament; but even if they did, the Catholic Church would not recognize it as valid. If you are in RCIA, you should be making your Confirmation at the conclusion of the course.

-- Paul M. (PaulCyp@cox.net), September 09, 2004.

Thanks! That's what I thought, but I wanted to make sure!

-- Victoria Richardson (victoria_h_richardson@hotmail.com), September 09, 2004.