RCIA-Were getting close!

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anp1215 said:
I am really excited but at the same time REALLY REALLY nervous!
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And you will get even more nervous:D

I passed this last year, before i went to church at the easter vigil i was really nervous but as soon as i arrived to church a little before the vigil, to rehearse the ritual with the priest it disappeared and just tranquility decended upon me, and i was the only one being baptized and was all alone up there at the front.

So dont worry it will be alright.

My congratulations to all of you who are to be recieved into the church this easter, either by recieving the sacraments of initiation or conversion from another denomination.

Big Congrats and welcome!

Soon you will be from amongst those of whom the apostle spake when he said:

For by him we have access both in one Spirit to the Father.
Now therefore you are no more strangers and foreigners; but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and the domestics of God, Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone:
Ephesians 2:18-20
 
Congratulations to all Catechumens and candidates. AND even more THANK YOU.

I was raised in the faith but took that for granted. I strayed away from the Church for years.After returning home, I was deeply touched by the fact that others yearned for what I was so willing to cast aside. Every year, Easter Vigil moves me greatly. Those who have struggled through the process and then stand before God and Church and profess their faith serve as a reminder to me how precious the gift I’ve been given.

I am also aware that with each new person who comes home, the Body of Christ grows. That-thanks to God- includes me.

Thank you all for answering His call and for your ministry of presence and example.

I keep you all in my prayers, please pray for me.
 
raaucoin said:
Congratulations to all Catechumens and candidates. AND even more THANK YOU.

I was raised in the faith but took that for granted. I strayed away from the Church for years.After returning home, I was deeply touched by the fact that others yearned for what I was so willing to cast aside. Every year, Easter Vigil moves me greatly. Those who have struggled through the process and then stand before God and Church and profess their faith serve as a reminder to me how precious the gift I’ve been given.

I am also aware that with each new person who comes home, the Body of Christ grows. That-thanks to God- includes me.

Thank you all for answering His call and for your ministry of presence and example.

I keep you all in my prayers, please pray for me.
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Awww, thank YOU, that was such a nice thing to say! You are in my prayers.
 
Confirmation and first Eucharist for me on Easter Vigil! Its coming up so fast
 
I just wanted to say that I will say prayers for all of the RCIA candidates here. I am so very happy for you all completing your journey.

I will be starting mine next year and I am excited about it. Reading everyone elses experiences is so inspiring to me.

May God Bless you all!
 
I can’t believe it’s less than a week until I am baptised, confirmed and receive my first Holy Communion, very excited and I shall be praying for all other new converts on the day as we take our first steps together!

Wandering_Home - It may be a long wait, but I am very excited for you also and wish you the best.
 
Wooooo! Holy Week starts tomorrow. Say it with me. One week left! One week left! :extrahappy:
 
im very nervous too!!! i am so happy though, that my children are being confirmed in the same church that their father was confirmed in as a child…its so awesome!!! 😃
 
I have made cards for my fellow RCIA members that are celebrating sacraments. Today I was filling them all out, and it suddenly hit me that Easter is almost upon us. I have been nervous, mostly for my home life, not the sacraments themselves, but I’m suddenly excited thinking about the experiences I have had thus far with the Church, and knowing that if they continue much like what I’ve had already, once being received in the Church, then it’s going to be incredible and amazing!

Anyone else enjoy Palm Sunday? I had an AMAZING experience that day! As I have stated, been struggling…my husband is against this process, and the possibility of separation has been in the air. That Sunday before I left, I felt so frustrated. I got on my knees and told God “God, is this really worth it anymore? I just don’t know if I can do it!” Well, mass was ok, but I really thought I wouldn’t get any sort of answer. I thought “Oh great, God isn’t going to give me a fast answer…I’m going to have to figure this out on my own.” Then the homily started, and I was blown away. Essentially, it was as though the homily was written FOR me. THe people around me started grabbing my arms, later saying to me “That was written for you! Seriously!” Ok, it wasn’t really…but point is I certainly got my answer! I started bawling in the middle of the homily…then started laughing (silently, of course)…God has made it very clear that there is to be no doubt into my head as to the fact that this is where I need to be!

God is amazing! I pray all of you receiving sacraments this Saturday have an amazing and spirit filled experience!
 
I got goose bumps just reading through the posts today!! I am still so excited and just hope I can keep from bursting into tears at the Easter Vigil, especially when I at long last can take Holy Communion. My daughter will also be with me and taking Holy Communion for the first time. Along with my husband and son, my brother and his family and some close friends are coming to the Easter Vigil. Ok, I am starting to make myself nervous :), I just can’t believe how emotional all this is for me, I usually keep things inside, God is changing me already.
 
newconvert56 said:
I got goose bumps just reading through the posts today!! I am still so excited and just hope I can keep from bursting into tears at the Easter Vigil, especially when I at long last can take Holy Communion. My daughter will also be with me and taking Holy Communion for the first time. Along with my husband and son, my brother and his family and some close friends are coming to the Easter Vigil. Ok, I am starting to make myself nervous :), I just can’t believe how emotional all this is for me, I usually keep things inside, God is changing me already.
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That is wonderful to hear. Don’t worry about bursting into tears. At the Easter Vigil when I came into the Church, I was bawling due to how happy I was. I am sure I will turn on the water works this year when my husband goes through his rites of initiation too. lol. God will continue to change you as you go further on your journey. We are always in a state of constant conversion. 😃
 
I can’t wait! Although we do not get confirmed until May. Apparently this year the Bishop only wants the brand, new Christians for Easter and those coming from other faiths for May. But, I will be there to cheer on my co-RCIA classmates! WOO HOO!
 
I can’t believe this journey is almost over, but in reality a whole new one is about to start. I’m so excited to be entering the Catholic faith on Saturday. I’m such a different person now compared to one year ago. I have a fire inside of me that wants to consume everything possible about our Faith. I know I will cry. My boyfriend of almost 11 months is my sponsor and to know that I will spend eternity with him in heaven makes me so grateful. After seeing so many people take the Eucharist over the past year I can’t wait to truly nurish myself with the body and blood of Jesus Christ!

I hope everyone’s Easter Vigil’s go great! I can’t wait to truly be you sister in faith!

In God’s Grace,
LaFleurDeLis
 
newconvert56 said:
The Easter Vigil is getting closer, are you as excited as I am? I am so looking forward to my daugher and I being received in full communion to the RCC. I’m also still trying to keep my focus on Lent.
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Two days to go! I am also an RCIA member and looking forward to Holy Thursday Mass, Friday Mass, and Easter Vigil with a retreat, fasting and abstinence. I feel a little overwhelmed by it all now just by the public things I have to do. I am already tearing up about finally being able to receive the Eucharist. I am so happy for you!
 
I was welcomed into the faith tonight. It was great!

First Eucharist, WOW!

Everyone at our church was so incredible. The school kids wrote us welcome letters, they had a nice little reception after word and so many people seem genuinely happy to welcome us.

We welcomed 6 new members to the faith tonight. 😃
 
I was “welcomed home” as well! I am so happy and honored to be a part of all of this…its been a journey that was 24 years in the making!!!
 
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