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Hi Ruth!
Thanks for the question.
You said:
I am a Protestant Christian who is married. I got married in 2005 to an Indian Protestant in India. Since I have come home, I have done research on Church history. My study of Church history has cleared up some of my questions on how the Church in India sees things so differently than the west. I have come to see the Early Church as more Catholic than Protestant.
- My question is can I convert to the Catholic Church with out my husband?
Of course you can! Below is a link to a web site address where you can find the closest Catholic diocese to you. Just make an appointment with the pastor at a nearby Catholic parish and he can address any marital or family concerns you may have.
https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese
What you have discovered in the writings of the Early Church, is what I hope all Protestants will discover. For those interested, they can find out more at my new web site:
BibleBeltCatholics.com
You said:
He wants to stay Pentecostal. We have one son that is autistic. Currently I am not going to church because my son needs around-the-clock care. My husband will not allow my son to be Catholic. We don't take him to any church because he is disruptive.
- My question is can I be the only one in my family to convert?
Yes! You may be the only one but you'll bring many graces into your family life by becoming a Catholic.
Again, the pastor or priest who you meet with should be able to help address all the issues you have including:
- your husband
- your autistic child, and
- not being able to get to Mass.
This posting has quotes from the Catechism over a few concerns the Church has about mixed-marriages:
Although the Catholic Church is always in a missionary, Pentecostal mode, or should be, your husband may be interested in the Catholic Charismatic renewal, a part of the Church which emphasizes the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Church.
I hope this helps,
Mike
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