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Will they try to convert me?

Church teaching

Answered on video by Ascension Presents

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In short: Nope. Nobody may ever be forced to act against their convictions about religion. You’re free, full stop. CCC 2106

The answer, in writing

Church teaching

Honestly, they may hope you will one day share their faith: the Church asks every Catholic to share the Gospel, by the witness of their life and by their words. CCC 905

But they must never pressure you: “nobody may be forced to act against his convictions” in religious matters. CCC 2106

This right is based on the very dignity of the human person. CCC 2106

Our words

So: they may pray for you, and now and then invite you to Mass or to talk. That’s love. Pressure, guilt or nagging isn’t what the Church asks of them, and you’re always free to say no.

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How we know · 2 Catechism paragraphs
  1. Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 905, 2106 (official text on vatican.va).

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