Catholicism classes

[hindupridemn]

I wish to learn about Catholicism without converting. Are there any Catholic experts especially priests, nuns, or monks who would be willing to teach me about Catholicism over the internet while not trying to get me to convert?

 

[Eyedeology]

Are there Catholic monks?

 

[xkatz]

Are there Catholic monks?

There are :yes:

 

[Mister Emu]

Are there Catholic monks?

The monastic tradition is alive and well in Catholicism...

As for the OP, I'd be willing to answer as many questions as I could...

 

[Eyedeology]

oh cool. Didn't know that

 

[ZooGirl02]

Here is a nice free study for those wanting to learn about Catholicism:

Catholic Home Study Service

Basically, you read the book and then you take a test. You can submit your results either online or through the mail.

 

[lemo]

I wish to learn about Catholicism without converting. Are there any Catholic experts especially priests, nuns, or monks who would be willing to teach me about Catholicism over the internet while not trying to get me to convert?

Why?....

 

[Kathryn]

I wish to learn about Catholicism without converting. Are there any Catholic experts especially priests, nuns, or monks who would be willing to teach me about Catholicism over the internet while not trying to get me to convert?

In the local parishes, there are RCIA classes (rites of christian initiation for adults) that are free to the public, run all year, and there is no pressure to convert. Many people from other denominations and faiths attend these classes from time to time in order to learn more about Catholicism - from the horses' mouth rather than from the media, so to speak.

 

[GabrielWithoutWings]

In the local parishes, there are RCIA classes (rites of christian initiation for adults) that are free to the public, run all year, and there is no pressure to convert. Many people from other denominations and faiths attend these classes from time to time in order to learn more about Catholicism - from the horses' mouth rather than from the media, so to speak.

A good suggestion, but temper it with other avenues.

A lot of catechists are poorly trained in their own faith and have a tendency to project what they wish Catholicism was instead of what it actually teaches.

You could always try Catholic Answers Forums.

 

[Quiddity]

We have a small but competent bunch that can help in here.

 

[Kathryn]

A couple of other good sources:

New Advent is a good website

Envoy is an EXCELLENT magazine.

Scott Hahn has written several really good books that aren't a heavy read but explain some Catholic positions well.

 

[Quiddity]

A couple of other good sources:

New Advent is a good website

Envoy is an EXCELLENT magazine.

Scott Hahn has written several really good books that aren't a heavy read but explain some Catholic positions well.

Those are good ones.

Except, I wouldn't recommend New Advent for beginners. It's a beefy read and written with lawyer-like wording at times.

 

[Brother Bob]

You might want to check out catholicism.about.com for a quick run thru. I think you'll find it interesting. Glad your interested, I think it speaks well of you. :yes:

 

[hindupridemn]

well first i would like to know what the RCC teaches about hell. I know Christian views dffer and that it is almost exclusively an Abrahamic belief but I want t know who attains salvation and who damnation according t catholics

 

[GabrielWithoutWings]

well first i would like to know what the RCC teaches about hell. I know Christian views dffer and that it is almost exclusively an Abrahamic belief but I want t know who attains salvation and who damnation according t catholics

If you need answers to basic questions, then you need to read the Catechism:

1035 The teaching of the Church affirms the existence of hell and its eternity. Immediately after death the souls of those who die in a state of mortal sin descend into hell, where they suffer the punishments of hell, "eternal fire." The chief punishment of hell is eternal separation from God, in whom alone man can possess the life and happiness for which he was created and for which he longs.

Source

 

[Mister Emu]

well first i would like to know what the RCC teaches about hell.

The Catholic Church affirms the existence of Hell. There is room for disagreement about what Hell actually consists of though... many see it as separation from God, the Eastern Churches teach that heaven and hell are the same "consuming fire" of God experienced as bliss for the saved and torment for the damned.

I know Christian views dffer and that it is almost exclusively an Abrahamic belief but I want t know who attains salvation and who damnation according t catholics

The Church does not limit God's mercy, it teaches that God's mercy can and perhaps will reach any person is sincerely seeking Him.

Catechism 847

Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, but who nevertheless seek God with a sincere heart, and, moved by grace, try in their actions to do his will as they know it through the dictates of their conscience - those too may achieve eternal salvation

 

[Rainbow Mage]

Father Corapi did something on EWTN awhile back called Crash Course in Catholicism, you can probably get the DVD yes? I watch EWTN sometimes if I want to learn about Catholicism.