I can tell you it’s scriptural, it traditional and most importantly it’s logical… here’s hoping you join us… we can sure use another member… if not in these forums at least in Christ Church… it’s known better by it’s everyday name… The Catholic Church… it’s one, it’s Holy and it’s Apostolic, and it’s home to a good many imperfect people… but like you we are still a work in progress…
This catholicoutlook.com/ is an excellent site for those with questions…click on the TOPICS section and there’s a whole list of items.
Well, the Mormon Church makes greater claims to authority than the Catholic Church, on far less historical evidence. I don’t see why if you can accept the former you should have any trouble accepting the latter.
I would recommend The History of the Church which was written by Eusebius in the fourth century. It demonstrates a continuity of doctrine and practise from the time of the Apostles to the conversion of Constantine. It should help you to see the falsity of the notion that the early Church completely apostatized and forgot the Gospel very soon in her history, and that God had to restore His true Church over a thousand years later through an American prophet. In this vein I would also recommend other works of early Church Fathers e.g. Ignatius, Clement, Polycarp, Justin Martyr, Ireneaus, etc.
Your timing is very good. Many parishes have inquiry classes that start in the fall, intended for people who may want to join the Church, those who want to resume an education in the faith that was interrupted for some reason, and those who are just curious. Such a course is intended to be a non-threatening lead-up to deciding whether to consider RCIA, but is also offered for those who just have questions and want an overview of the faith. You might inquire at parishes near you, or at the chancery office of the diocese in your area. These courses are free of charge and typically meet once a week.