I want to convert to Catholicism from Protestantism. If I do so, will I be alientating myself spiritually from my parents (who are Protestants)?
It depends how your parents feel about Catholics. What I would do, if I were you, is sit down and have a deep talk with them about how Catholicism is a way of advancing your spirituality. Explain why Catholicism is the true religion of Christianity. Make sure they are not fooled by false preceptions about the Catholic Church. You know how these anti-Catholic Protestants create rumors about Catholicism — like when they say we “worship Mary”. We know we don’t, yet they refuse to believe the facts, and many won’t even read the Catechism. Well, I’ll pray for you and this problem, but I really do think if you take them aside and discuss this conversion with them, they will understand. Luckilly, I was raised Catholic, and I recently tested my faith, and found it to be completley factual. I’ve come to the point where I KNOW Catholicism is the only true religion. I really do think that if I were raised Protestant, I would’ve converted to the Catholicism. I thank God for being raised Catholic,
You might want to do some research before you convert. What exactly makes you want to convert? Your parents may have a problem because they believe that Catholicism may not lead you closer to God. A very big issue between Catholics and Prostestants are their views on salvation. Protestants believe that once you accept Jesus as your Savior, you are saved and all your sins are forgiven (past, present and future). Therefore, you do not go to purgatory or need to go to confession. Some Catholics think that Protestants are taking the easy way out because they think that Protestants have the mentality that once you are saved you can do whatever you like. Catholics believe that salvation is a life journey and that you must have faith and also do good works to go to Heaven. They follow the sacrements throughout their lives. There are many other differences that have created a rift between Catholics and Protestants. The one thing that you need to do is pick up your bible and read the scriptures
