Nervous about RCIA meeting

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TraceG said:
I could say don’t be nervous, but if you are nervous that is your own personal reaction. When I first met with the nearby parish priest to talk I was calm, almost at peace. That first step is a big one so nervousness can be expected.
When I go to mass and leave after the homily for RCIA I’m never nervous and feel like it’s right. Everyone has always been nice and welcoming.

As far as family goes, my family has no idea I have been going to RCIA yet…all protestants… and I’m certain my Grandfather was a Shriner. I’m 33yo and I live 3 hours away from my closest family. I’m living my own life. Where faith has taken me is the Catholic Church.

When my family learns of my decision I hope they will learn what the Catholic faith is in truth, hopefully your family will do the same.

16:15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”

16:16 Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”

16:17Jesus said to him in reply, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father.

16:18 And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.
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TraceG,

I would like to thank you for your comments and inspiration. Your thoughts, and sharing on your experiences really helped me today. At one point, while waiting in the Church Office, your thoughts came to me, although not directly, and my fear subsided, and I began to feel at peace with my decision to be there.
Also, your choice in scripture quoted in your thread is awesome. It’s funny, how connected we may be, although I know none of you personally. Thank you so much, and God bless.
 
tinalewis said:
Which is why the motto I sometimes see associated with the Catholic church “All are welcome” doesn’t actually apply. 😉
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No, all are welcome. We have another woman who could not enter because her Catholic husband told her he had an annulment when in fact he didn’t. Long story but even though she cannot officially become a Catholic she attends Mass every Sunday and sometimes still comes to RCIA. We are praying her husband will come around to getting his annulment. He has been hostile toward it but today he showed up at mass with her…we are taking that as a good sign.
 
Me too. I start rica in October and I’m soooo nervous and my whole family’s catholic. Long story but crazy nervous :cool:
 
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