I'm divorced and not Catholic, but I'm marrying a Catholic. Can I become Catholic myself?
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Butter1fly1978
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You should be able to. Many churches have classes for people who wish to convert. If you have a certain church you like, talk to the priest about joining such classes. Hope this helps. :D
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Ignatius is right. R.C.I.A. starts in the fall and ends at Easter Vigil with Confirmation, Baptism (if you're not already baptized - baptisms from other Christian faiths are accepted) and First Communion. Classes usually meet weekly for approximately 7 months. In other words, you can't just show up at Easter Vigil and say, "I want to be a Catholic." The class is an initiation process that helps you learn about the Church. You'll have to speak with a priest about the divorce. You may have to have it annulled (particularly if you were married in a church, which would be considered a sacramental marriage) if you plan to marry in the Catholic Church. If you don't plan to marry in the Catholic Church, you'll still want to talk with the priest and you'll go through the R.C.I.A. journey before you can become Catholic...regardless of what the answer to the divorce question is.
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You can, of course! However, only after your first marriage is anulled and you have your new marriage blessed in the Catholic Church. The priest will not baptize you into the faith just for you to sin (in your marriage that is not recognized by the church). Talk to your priest about your situation, he will be able to help you more once he knows the particulars about your situation.
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