' . . . do not count as a real Catholic, baptism and confirmation notwithstanding [ . . .] (a)s for you, I have no such assurance."

Wait a second.  Mr. Helfman, why is Pandora not entitled to the same consideration you give to yourself, that is, a baptized and confirmed Catholic is a Catholic?

 BTW, I think you are right, if one is baptized Catholic, you are Catholic from then on.   I can't stand the "you're not a real Catholic" line of argumentation.