I Just Signed Up For the RCIA Program!

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Hi all,

Today I went to the cathedral and spoke to the Deacon, who is the director of the RCIA program. He asked me some questions about my faith background. I told him that I was baptized Episcopalian but have been attending a Baptist (Southern Baptist) church recently. It was really nice and he told me that while the church wants me to join it, it has to be my decision and not based off of guilt or anything like that.

Best of all, he gave me a devotional book of catholic prayers, a Catholic bible, a guide to understanding the catechism, and a pamphlet on the RCIA program. 🙂
 
That’s awesome! Best of wishes as you discover the Faith!
 
Alex_H said:
Hi all,

Today I went to the cathedral and spoke to the Deacon, who is the director of the RCIA program. He asked me some questions about my faith background. I told him that I was baptized Episcopalian but have been attending a Baptist (Southern Baptist) church recently. It was really nice and he told me that while the church wants me to join it, it has to be my decision and not based off of guilt or anything like that.

Best of all, he gave me a devotional book of catholic prayers, a Catholic bible, a guide to understanding the catechism, and a pamphlet on the RCIA program. 🙂
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Wonderful! Praying for you and your faith journey. 🙂
 
Awesome! The Holy Spirit is calling you into the Catholic Church. Welcome Home. Be sure to bring us your question, issues and concerns and let us know how you are doing. :grouphug:
 
You found yourself a rare deacon, you are fortunate, welcome home.
 
DaddyGirl said:
Good luck in your spiritual journey!

Why would a priest mention immediately about joining because of guilt? It seems like an odd thing to say, question, ask, and comment.
Do many people join the Catholic church because of guilt??
What did he mean by that??

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This deacon and I have known each other for a while and he said that he didn’t want me to join just because I’m friends with him or because I befriend someone else at the church. His basic message was just that I shouldn’t feel pressured to join and that it was my decision.
 
That’s wonderful! Though you are just beginning the journey, I extend an early welcome home. I will pray for you.
 
Billy112 said:
That’s wonderful! Though you are just beginning the journey, I extend an early welcome home. I will pray for you.
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Really? Wow, thank you.

The deacon also said to start researching saints because I will take a saint’s name when I am confirmed.
 
Alex_H said:
Really? Wow, thank you.

The deacon also said to start researching saints because I will take a saint’s name when I am confirmed.
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I may suggest to you, as you begin your journey home, praying the Rosary as your schedule allows and also joining the Confraternity of the Rosary when you are initiated into the Church. The only obligation is to say a complete rosary every week, as in all 15 mysteries throughout the course of a week and not necessarily sitting down and praying them all in a row. The Luminous mysteries are a recent addition and are very spiritually beneficial but are optional. The Rosary is an extremely beneficial prayer and the Confraternity is an extremely beneficial group to be in.

rosary-center.org/nconobl.htm#ben

Here’s an article if you’re interested.

Again, welcome home! It always brings me joy to see the numbers of the Church increasing. Thank God for this grace!
 
Alex_H said:
This deacon and I have known each other for a while and he said that he didn’t want me to join just because I’m friends with him or because I befriend someone else at the church. His basic message was just that I shouldn’t feel pressured to join and that it was my decision.
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Congratulations. What a wonderful friend he is to you!
Don’t let people’s odd comments rattle you.
Be blessed. be assured of our prayers.
 
This is wonderful news to hear.

I will gladly pray for you Alex

Blessed be God Forever
 
Alex_H said:
Hi all,

Today I went to the cathedral and spoke to the Deacon, who is the director of the RCIA program. He asked me some questions about my faith background. I told him that I was baptized Episcopalian but have been attending a Baptist (Southern Baptist) church recently. It was really nice and he told me that while the church wants me to join it, it has to be my decision and not based off of guilt or anything like that.

Best of all, he gave me a devotional book of catholic prayers, a Catholic bible, a guide to understanding the catechism, and a pamphlet on the RCIA program. 🙂
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I think I understand what the deacon was getting at…Truth. There is only One True Church and that is the reason you should be entering the Church that Jesus founded, the Catholic Church. Forget about the guide to understanding the Catechism…just get the Catechism and read that as you would the Bible. God’s Word comes to us through Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition and the teaching authority of the Catholic Church. Welcome Home and prayers for you on your journey to the Church that Jesus founded, the Catholic Church.
 
I wish you the best and you will be in my prayers Alex H.

God bless.

Cathoholic
 
I have always been inspired by those in RCIA and our converts for their knowledge and zeal for the faith. Helped me out in some down moment in my own faith walk.

May God abundantly bless you as you journey Home!~

Mary.
 
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