I have learned a couple things:
1-Don’t be afraid to ask questions, or use levity. We were going over the Eucharist, watching a video, and the narrator was reading the words of Jesus from the last supper. One of the other students asked why so many other christian denominations forego the Eucharist. This led us down the path of Sola Scriptura and the differences between the protestant and Catholic bibles, and I remarked: “They thought they had a REALLY good editor, but it’s a bit slapdash.” Just trying to keep it light. Deacon leading the class had a laugh and we kept talking.
2-I read a lot, and listen to the ICC podcast, and the Catholic Stuff You Should Know podcast, and I have fooled myself into thinking i know something, i know that i have very little actual knowledge, but i can still contribute to discussion! Sometimes I even have a salient point or two! (usually from information i have gleaned here or on those podcasts)
3-I learned that emotionally I, a 34 year old father of 2, am nowhere near ready for my baptism, confirmation, and first communion. For the following reasons.
a) this past week, I witnessed my first catholic baptism. A young couple had their daughter baptized. The ceremony and the blessings the priest gave were beautiful. All I could do was stare, and hope I was worthy when my time comes this Easter.
b) Every time myself and my son go up to the deacon during the Eucharist for a blessing, after he gives it i feel such a sense of peace, I could barely mumble “amen”. I want to receive so badly, I am overcome with TEARS and I DON’T CRY!
