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To: stm

I asked someone a question recently about non-practicing Catholics and never got a reply. Maybe I can ask it here without hijacking the discussion.

If someone was baptized a Catholic (and even confirmed, married, etc.), but never attends Mass and doesn't agree with the teachings of the Catholic Church, does the Catholic church recognize that person as a Catholic? I'm thinking of certain politicians we all know and of people I've met over the course of my life. I even wonder if my husband is still considered a member of the Catholic Church even though he hasn't attended one in over 20 years.


4 posted on 10/15/2005 1:50:42 PM PDT by cantfindagoodscreenname (Is it OK to steal tag lines from tee-shirts and bumper stickers?)
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To: cantfindagoodscreenname
I believe (though am not certain) the Catholic Church will still consider a person Catholic unless they actually renounce the Catholic faith. Regardless, God still loves us irrespective of the formal or informal religion we subscribe to.
7 posted on 10/15/2005 1:55:38 PM PDT by stm
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To: cantfindagoodscreenname

One remains Catholic in good standing until he/she repudiates his/her affiliation or is excommunicated.

I remain Catholic even though I know longer have any use for the Church.


9 posted on 10/15/2005 2:08:11 PM PDT by JusticeForAll76
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To: cantfindagoodscreenname
although he has been baptized, confirmed, etc. he is not a catholic recognized by the church anymore. how ever he can easily rejoin the church and become a member and be recognized for this action. now if he does not believe in all of the beliefs he still is not a catholic in the eyes of the church...but they really don't do anything unless he makes a big movement against the church. i have been in and out of the catholic church for years through out my life and i just come back, fully accepted. there is nothing wrong with leaving and coming back, but it is what you put into your stay there and your beliefs that make the difference.
11 posted on 10/15/2005 6:24:20 PM PDT by mistress_of_tantra (I am back alive and well)
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