Converted Catholics, what denomination were you in before your conversion?

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I was raised and baptized Mennonite (of the “culturally Mennonite” but effectively Evangelical variety), though we spent some time in a Baptist and then Christian and Missionary Alliance church in my high school years.
I was received into the Church by the local bishop in grade 12 at the age of 18. Reading the Fathers, online apologetics, and the logical inconsistencies of Protestantism led me to Catholicism.
 
I was happily Muslim prior to my conversion but was raised Christian. I was converted when I experienced a series of miracles shortly after praying the rosary. I couldn’t deny the miracles. So i kept my promise to the Blessed Mother and became Catholic.
 
That is awesome!! If you’re comfortable, I’d love to hear about the miracles that led to your conversion.
 
Raised in a very conservative independent baptist movement. Leaving was…not pleasant. A lot of coming to Catholicism was as much unlearning as anything - I had some very good friends (Catholic and Protestant) point out that there were things I’d regarded as integral parts of the faith that really weren’t.
 
I have a friend who is conservative independent Baptist and she was shocked
that people convert from Baptist, Assemblies of God and pentecostal churches.
I explained that we have converts from every denomination although I have never heard of anyone converting from Jehovah’s Witnesses or Seventh Day Adventists. I think converts from those two faiths are rare.
 
Not surprised. A lot of conservative evangelicals see Catholicism as a sort of “shadow Christianity” for people who don’t know any better.
 
Born and raised Lutheran.
Spent some time going to a Freewill Baptist Church with my then wife.
Got to where I wasn’t going anywhere.
Single again…
Met, and married a lady who was a lapsed Catholic who harbored a strong desire to get back into the Church.
With the guidance of a wonderful old stereotypical white haired Priest she got back into the Church which then led to me going to RCIA.
And that’s where were are still. She’s the “good” Catholic in the family.
And I’m the…Well “I am what I am!” A converted Catholic. who at times still has problems wrapping his mind around everything that goes on in the Church.
 
I hope you don’t mind me asking but what do you mean by “And suddenly, I was shown the hearts and minds of everyone in the church. I was appalled that their thoughts were on everything except Jesus.”

It sounds intriguing!
 
beverly.379 said:
I hope you don’t mind me asking but what do you mean by “And suddenly, I was shown the hearts and minds of everyone in the church. I was appalled that their thoughts were on everything except Jesus.”

It sounds intriguing!
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beverly, it stunned me because I’d never had anything like that happen before. There is no doubt in my mind that the Holy Spirit allowed me to have that experience.

Since one parent was Catholic and the other Protestant, I got used to going to both churches. That particular church is a short walk up the street from our parish. So all I had to do was remove my veil and I was ready for my hour in Protestant church.

That particular service up to that moment had been like all the previous ones I’d attended. I felt very comfortable with the congregation. Knew them all by name. My cousins went there. So we always sat together.

The pastor had said, “Let’s bow our heads as we pray to God,” the usual thing he said. He gave one of his usual prayers. But in that moment, I heard his words but I was seeing the hearts and minds and the thoughts of everyone else there. I remember I jerked my head a bit and gasped when it started. The thoughts ranged from what they were doing after the service, to someone’s dinner, to ballgames to someone eagerly anticipating getting in the sack with a female member of the congregation. (That’s the one that shocked me the most because I was very sheltered growing up.)

I realized that the Holy Spirit was allowing me to see all of this since I was always praying to Him for guidance. But I was so appalled that these people who were so reverent on the outside were having such thoughts. These were people I’d known for years and all of a sudden, the desires of their hearts were showing me that I didn’t know them at all.

I told Mama about it later. And she thought it was precognition. But when I looked that word up and the word premonition, it wasn’t either one. One thing we agreed on was that I wasn’t going back there. I can’t attend services anywhere that doesn’t have God. And I truly felt Satan had taken hold of that church and that the Holy Spirit was letting me know that I needed to leave.

That’s one reason I always say when asked about the Catholic Church (by Protestants who quote Revelation 18:4), “I will not leave the Catholic Church until Jesus does. I don’t see that happening. But if it ever does, I have faith that the Holy Spirit will let me know.”
 
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That’s amazing! God always listens and He led you in the right direction! ❤️

My ancestors were Catholic and they’ve experienced incredible things as well. I love hearing about these experiences.
 
beverly.379 said:
That’s amazing! God always listens and He led you in the right direction! ❤️

My ancestors were Catholic and they’ve experienced incredible things as well. I love hearing about these experiences.
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I’m a dyed in the wool Catholic. One of my ancestors was John Carroll, the first Bishop and Archbishop of the Catholic Church in the USA. We have several Religious in the family. I’m proud of them all.
 
I was born and raised United Methodist. I am in the 2 yr of RCIA and will be received home at the end of March '18 I’m so looking foreword to it! I converted do to the Holy Sprint putting the move on my heart to come home ,my family wasn’t happy but I know our Lord is because I answered and followed His call home.
 
I was raised a Jehovah’s Witness. I am having a hard time knowing what to do now that I feel it is not a true religion. It is very hard when you are indoctrinated in a certain set of beliefs. My family has shunned me. I started going to an Episcopalian church and now have been attending the Catholic Church for a few months. I enjoy the mass and feel connected. I bring the kids with me and want to make sure that they are getting a spiritual upbringing. Not sure if the Catholic Church will accept me and I am lost.
 
Why do you think the Church wouldn’t accept you? If you are interested in learning more about the Church or if you are thinking about becoming Catholic, you could make an appointment to see a priest and together you could explore your situation.

Blessings
 
@Bella07

The Church will accept anybody who is a believer. If you are feeling lost, post for us to help. If you do not want to post, message someone you “trust” on here. I would be more than happy to help if I can.

God Bless
 
I am divorced it was an abusive situation and now I am getting remarried this year. I don’t know how that works and am embarrassed to talk to a priest about it.
 
Thank you, I feel lost because I want to find a Church that I can belive in and that will accept me. I want to be pleasing to God and have not always been. I have had the hardest time understanding mass and trying to follow along with the Daily bread book. And looking up information on the Internet. But a leaning a new religion and way of faith when you have lived thirty years under a cult like religion it is not easy. My former religion was against the Trinity and many other Catholic teachings so it is difficult. I do feel at peace when I am inside the Church. Its hard to meet new people in the Church. I try and people are friendly but not really engaging if that make sense.
 
There is no reason to be embarrassed to talk about anything in your past. Everyone has done stuff or been a part of stuff they don’t like or even regret. There are two books that helped me come back to the Church and I have recommended them many times on various threads.
  1. Rome Sweet Home by Scott Hahn
  2. Why We’re Catholic by Trent Horn
I think the second one would be best for you to start. It goes into the trinity in easy to follow and logical detail.

I would also suggest trying to meet with a priest. They hear a lot and can be very helpful
 
Thank you so much! I will order those books on Amazon. I heard others talk about Rome Sweet Home. I just ordered a new Bible and started reading it. I appreciate the support. I keep wondering if I should wait to speak to a priest until I am married or just go now.
 
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