It depends on the Catholic in question. I believe that there are many who are Christians but include dodgy teachings in their beliefs
there are others who believe they are Christians because they were born into a Catholic family and attend Mass on a regular basis.
There are people who are not Catholics bur also follow dubious versions of Christianity including people on this site.
I have recently had a conversation with a Vicar in my local Church of England congregation. I mentioned that I was not a member of her Church believing in the apparently old fashioned belief that you really need to be Christened and confirmed to be a member. Her reply was as I lived in her Parish I was a member of her Church! So from that I assume that I could be a die hard Atheist or even a Satanist but as long as I live in her Parish she would still offer me communion.
I do not frequent her particular church on a regular basis and she has now retired. I wait with bated breath to hear her replacements views!
there are others who believe they are Christians because they were born into a Catholic family and attend Mass on a regular basis.
There are people who are not Catholics bur also follow dubious versions of Christianity including people on this site.
I have recently had a conversation with a Vicar in my local Church of England congregation. I mentioned that I was not a member of her Church believing in the apparently old fashioned belief that you really need to be Christened and confirmed to be a member. Her reply was as I lived in her Parish I was a member of her Church! So from that I assume that I could be a die hard Atheist or even a Satanist but as long as I live in her Parish she would still offer me communion.
I do not frequent her particular church on a regular basis and she has now retired. I wait with bated breath to hear her replacements views!