Strength to call the Church and ask about RCIA

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I have severe anxiety, particularly about talking to strangers and using the phone, and I want to call a local church to speak with a priest and possibly find out about RCIA, but my anxiety is holding me back. Please pray that I find the strength, if you can. I’m also second-guessing myself over whether this is something I want to do because I am afraid.
 
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No worries Countless people do this. They will likely take your name and number and have the RCIA DIrector or priest call you back.
There’s no test. Be peace. Ask the Holy Spirit to help with your nervousness, but you will be fine.
Keep in mind that many parishes are closed during the Octave of Christmas. (the days between Christmas and New Years)
God bless you.
 
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Keep in mind that many parishes are closed during the Octave of Christmas. (the days between Christmas and New Years
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Should I wait to call in that case? Thank you very much for your kind words, they do help.
 
No go ahead and call, it’s just that if there’s no response or a slow response, it’s only due to the holiday.
Some people say they get discouraged if they don’t receive a call immediately. We get hundreds of calls. Sometimes I don’t get back to people for a couple of days myself.
I’ll pray for you! Keep us updated!
 
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Spirit. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
 
I will pray for you, I used to have terrible anxiety and still did to a certain degree during rcia, I ended up meeting with my priest in addition to the rcia classes.

Anyways if you can I would suggest telling the rcia director or priest that you deal with anxiety during your first conversation.
That’s what I did and doing so paid off in the long run; and actually helped with anxiety, the people who ran rcia and the priest where so kind and understanding.

I’m now Catholic and anxiety free.
 
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Welcome home. Don’t feel anxious or nervous, you will be welcomed with the open arms of Christ. Don’t hesitate, just call. God bless.
 
Can’t hurt to try…probably after the 1st would ensure a contact…maybe even a visdit to a church to get used to it…

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I have severe anxiety, particularly about talking to strangers and using the phone, and I want to call a local church to speak with a priest and possibly find out about RCIA, but my anxiety is holding me back. Please pray that I find the strength, if you can. I’m also second-guessing myself over whether this is something I want to do because I am afraid.
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I understand perfectly! I was terrified to contact the parish about RCIA. Just keep in mind what your goal is. It is so very much worth making that call!
 
RCIA is the most welcoming ministry out there. Try not to worry, and just go wtih it! You won’t regret it.
 
Hail Mary,
Full of grace,
The Lord is with Thee.
Blessed art Thou amongst 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 death,
Amen
 
I totally understand about the anxiety and talking on the phone. Lord Jesus have mercy.
 
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