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#12192 Why Do Non-Catholics Have to Go Through OCIA Before Joining the Church? - Karlo Broussard

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If someone wants to become Catholic, why not just let them in? We explain the purpose of OCIA, its roots in Church tradition, and how it helps prepare hearts and minds for full communion with the Catholic Church.

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Questions covered:

  • 04:54 – Why do non-Catholics who want to join the Church need to go through OCIA instead of just joining immediately? 
  • 14:33 – How is the Catholic Church’s apostolic succession compare to what other churches believe? 
  • 21:43 – How does the intercession of the saints work when the Bible says that men are appointed to die once, and then face judgement? 
  • 28:53 – I go to church every once in a while with my family and I take communion, but I heard that I’m not supposed to do that. What are the rules? 
  • 40:30 – Is Jesus’ renaming of Simon the reason why the pope takes a different name? 
  • 44:09 – I have a hard time accepting the perpetual virginity of Mary. I don’t think she’d want to refuse giving Joseph as many sons as possible, and John’s Gospel clearly mentions brothers of Jesus. 
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