Becoming Catholic - I've got a new date!

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The other day I had a talk with my priest about finally entering the Church. I will become Catholic on 27th June, in less than three weeks! :extrahappy:

It would have been possible sooner but my priest asked me to do it on this day because it’s the annual feast of this parish. After Mass there will be a all day long party and the church will be packed. He was so enthusiastic upon hearing my conversion story (that he sneakily asked to hear before bringing up the feast 😛 ) and wants me to grab the microphone and give my conversion story as testimony. He is convinced that there will be people who are supposed to hear it. Afterwards, it will be printed in the Church’s newspaper. To be honest, I’m not exactly thrilled about talking to so many people about something so personal. But I couldn’t say no. And my parents said they’re coming! :bigyikes: Okay, this is going to be …interesting.

At Mass, I will have the official conversion and probably my 1st communion as well.

For my first confession, my priest offered me a monsignore, the secretary of the apostolic nuntius in Germany (from the Vatican, wow!). He told me he is excellent as confessor. I’ll probably take him up on it because for my first confession I would really prefer to have a priest who doesn’t know me.

Thanks to everyone who prayed for me and gave me advice! :hug1:
 
Xandria said:
The other day I had a talk with my priest about finally entering the Church. I will become Catholic on 27th June, in less than three weeks! :extrahappy:

It would have been possible sooner but my priest asked me to do it on this day because it’s the annual feast of this parish. After Mass there will be a all day long party and the church will be packed. He was so enthusiastic upon hearing my conversion story (that he sneakily asked to hear before bringing up the feast 😛 ) and wants me to grab the microphone and give my conversion story as testimony. He is convinced that there will be people who are supposed to hear it. Afterwards, it will be printed in the Church’s newspaper. To be honest, I’m not exactly thrilled about talking to so many people about something so personal. But I couldn’t say no. And my parents said they’re coming! :bigyikes: Okay, this is going to be …interesting.

At Mass, I will have the official conversion and probably my 1st communion as well.

For my first confession, my priest offered me a monsignore, the secretary of the apostolic nuntius in Germany (from the Vatican, wow!). He told me he is excellent as confessor. I’ll probably take him up on it because for my first confession I would really prefer to have a priest who doesn’t know me.

Thanks to everyone who prayed for me and gave me advice! :hug1:
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Well, sorry, but you’re going to have to pick another date. That’s my birthday! 😃

Just kidding, of course! Welcome home and God bless! 🙂
 
That’s terrific, congratulations!!! If you ever get the nerve feel free to share that conversion story here 🙂
 
Congrats on your soon to be entry into the Catholic Church. I am praying to the Holy spirit that you have peace within as you tell your testimony to the parish. :gopray:

God bless you
 
Xandria this is wonderful.I am so happy for you.Let us know how things go for you on your special day.May God bless you xx
 
Congratulations!!!

That is really a good news. Welcome home.
 
Xandria said:
The other day I had a talk with my priest about finally entering the Church. I will become Catholic on 27th June, in less than three weeks! :extrahappy:

It would have been possible sooner but my priest asked me to do it on this day because it’s the annual feast of this parish. After Mass there will be a all day long party and the church will be packed. He was so enthusiastic upon hearing my conversion story (that he sneakily asked to hear before bringing up the feast 😛 ) and wants me to grab the microphone and give my conversion story as testimony. He is convinced that there will be people who are supposed to hear it. Afterwards, it will be printed in the Church’s newspaper. To be honest, I’m not exactly thrilled about talking to so many people about something so personal. But I couldn’t say no. And my parents said they’re coming! :bigyikes: Okay, this is going to be …interesting.

At Mass, I will have the official conversion and probably my 1st communion as well.

For my first confession, my priest offered me a monsignore, the secretary of the apostolic nuntius in Germany (from the Vatican, wow!). He told me he is excellent as confessor. I’ll probably take him up on it because for my first confession I would really prefer to have a priest who doesn’t know me.

Thanks to everyone who prayed for me and gave me advice! :hug1:
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Welcome home.👍

As to speaking in public. Remember what Christ said, Don’t worry, The Holy Spirit will give you words. (But I think I’d still rehearse:D)

Peace
James
 
welcome home
your priest gets it
this is how to welcome new Catholics into parish life
 
puzzleannie said:
welcome home
your priest gets it
this is how to welcome new Catholics into parish life
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Yes, but I wish it were my parish. The parish where all this is happening is not even in the same city as I live. I had to drive this far because here we don’t even have a RCIA program. Only the celebration of Mass. Unfortunately I can’t drive this far often and so cannot join any groups and build contacts or friendships.
 
Xandria said:
Yes, but I wish it were my parish. The parish where all this is happening is not even in the same city as I live. I had to drive this far because here we don’t even have a RCIA program. Only the celebration of Mass. Unfortunately I can’t drive this far often and so cannot join any groups and build contacts or friendships.
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Well I know it’s not the same, but we’ll try to fill in here. Hang out with “our group”.

Peace
James
 
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