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I posted back in July about my journey out of Seventh Day Adventism to becoming Roman Catholic. I started RCIA classes last month 😃 and I’ve been attending mass for the past 3 months I think. I have so much peace in my life religiously now, it’s beautiful. I have grown to love the Church and appreciate it. It’s such a complete turn around from where I was before! I’d just like to ask for prayers in this difficult journey I’m taking. My family isn’t entirely away of it yet-I’m 18 so I’m still at home while finish my AA at the local college. Being very conservative and radical Adventist they are fiercely anti-Catholic, I can’t even begin to describe it.They found out I went to mass once and got extremely angry at me and even accused me of doing it just to get back at them. Right now they’re clinging to the belief that I’m just drifting away from God by straying from Adventist teachings and that I will eventually return to the church after I ruin myself with my own sin and misery of leaving the church. I’ve realized that nothing but my dedication will show them that I’m serious about this when I finally stand up for my faith. I have a lot of support with members of the church I’m attending now so even if my parents reject me entirely I feel at peace with God. There is a lot of irrational fear left over in my heart from my upbringing and it’s taking a lot to erase that and remember I’m not going to hell because I choose to become Catholic. At one time in my life I was terrified just at the thought of entering a Catholic church. Should I open up to some of the team members at RCIA? I desperately want to get this off of my chest but I’m so scared of confessing everything my old church used to believe. I really need prayers for the next 6 months ahead of me.
 
I will remember your intentions in my prayers today. I am very happy to hear that you are in RCIA and plan to become Catholic. Welcome home! I will also pray that your family will come to accept your conversion and may one day join you in the Catholic Church.

As for your concerns, I suggest talking about all of this to the priest of the parish you’ve been going to for RCIA. Or if there is another priest you know and are comfortable with then talk to him about all of your worries and concerns. Also, spending some time before the Blessed Sacrament (whether exposed in the monstrance or hidden in the tabernacle) and simply pouring your heart out to the God who loves you. Time spent with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is always time well spent.
 
Welcome home & may God bless you on your RCIA journey. Praying for your intentions.
 
Strength to Persevere

O Lord, I pray for the strength to persevere in my desire to become a Catholic. Help me to place love of God and service to Him before fear of my family. And help me learn to bring selfless love to my brothers and sisters in Christ. Amen.

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***God bless you and welcome home. ***

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TabithaP said:
I posted back in July about my journey out of Seventh Day Adventism to becoming Roman Catholic. I started RCIA classes last month 😃 and I’ve been attending mass for the past 3 months I think. I have so much peace in my life religiously now, it’s beautiful. I have grown to love the Church and appreciate it. It’s such a complete turn around from where I was before! I’d just like to ask for prayers in this difficult journey I’m taking. My family isn’t entirely away of it yet-I’m 18 so I’m still at home while finish my AA at the local college. Being very conservative and radical Adventist they are fiercely anti-Catholic, I can’t even begin to describe it.They found out I went to mass once and got extremely angry at me and even accused me of doing it just to get back at them. Right now they’re clinging to the belief that I’m just drifting away from God by straying from Adventist teachings and that I will eventually return to the church after I ruin myself with my own sin and misery of leaving the church. I’ve realized that nothing but my dedication will show them that I’m serious about this when I finally stand up for my faith. I have a lot of support with members of the church I’m attending now so even if my parents reject me entirely I feel at peace with God. There is a lot of irrational fear left over in my heart from my upbringing and it’s taking a lot to erase that and remember I’m not going to hell because I choose to become Catholic. At one time in my life I was terrified just at the thought of entering a Catholic church. Should I open up to some of the team members at RCIA? I desperately want to get this off of my chest but I’m so scared of confessing everything my old church used to believe. I really need prayers for the next 6 months ahead of me.
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We will be praying for you and your family. Don’t rub their noses in it, just follow Gods guidance and keep praying. Speak to the parish Priest about your concerns.

Yours in Christ
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†
 
TabithaP said:
Should I open up to some of the team members at RCIA? I desperately want to get this off of my chest but I’m so scared of confessing everything my old church used to believe.
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I honestly don’t see much of a problem with opening up to the ones whom you’ve grown to trust (or to a priest as was suggested by another member). You are there to learn and grow in your faith. Nobody in RCIA will belittle u or think anything less of u, or at least they shouldn’t.

Anyway, I’ll pray for u. :gopray: God bless!
 
The One you seek , seeks YOU.

2 Timothy 4: 3-4

For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own likings and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander into myths.

Bless be the Lord for Ever and let all the people say. Amen. Amen.

As a Orthodox Jewish Convert myself who did the same thing at your age, its very difficult
it does bring tension in the family there is no denying it, but in our heart we also know that we cannot deny Christ through the Church that He founded. Its a Cross your going to have to bear, but by your steadfastness, and the way you live your life it might make your parents and friends think, they will think oh he is been very stubborn on insisting on becoming Catholic, so maybe there is something in this Catholic Religion we should investigate.

Stay strong with the Lord through His Church, and I will keep you in my humble prayers.
As I know its not easy.

May the Lord Bless you and keep you, and may His Face shine upon you, and give you His peace.
 
I think this is a very common problem when one member of a family is breaking from the their faith and entering into another one. I have seen Catholics in my own family enter into another faith, or their better half’s convert to Catholicism. The same reactions occurred. Give it time, and quietly continue on with RCIA . I’m sure it would be very beneficial if you discussed this with your RCIA sponsor and group.

:gopray:

God, this world’s problems are so complicated that
TabithaP cannot make her way without Your guidance.
Quicken her mind and deepen her understanding.
Help her hear Your voice and heed Your advice.
Keep her walking along the path behind You.
Through our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Amen

Do not look forward to what may happen
tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares
for you today will take care of you tomorrow and
every day. Either He will shield you from suffering,
or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace, then. Put aside all anxious thoughts and
imaginations, and say continually: “The Lord is my
strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in Him
and I am helped. He is not only with me but in me,
and I in Him.”
St. Francis de Sales
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†
 
Remembering you in my daily prayers, and asking the Lord to soften the hearts of your parents. God bless and welcome home!
 
TabithaP said:
I really need prayers for the next 6 months ahead of me.
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I’ll add you to my daily prayer list then. 🙂

:gopray:

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now ever shall be world without end
Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our safe-guard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

:signofcross:
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now
and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
 
Gracious and merciful Father, please come to their assistance.

Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
 
:gopray:

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now ever shall be world without end
Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our safe-guard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

:signofcross:
 
Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
 
:gopray:

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now ever shall be world without end
Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our safe-guard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

:signofcross:
 
Our Father who art in Heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen. :signofcross:

Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen. :signofcross:
 
:gopray:

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now ever shall be world without end
Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our safe-guard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

:signofcross:
 
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