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Have you done a video on Pre Cana? My fiancee wants me to take RCIA classes to be reintroduced to Catholicism. I have a Catholic background but I havent been able to attend church in my young adult age. What would you suggest I do? I mean I told Lily I give her my full blessing and support but am wondering what steps I should take.
Pray the Holy Rosary. Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among 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 our death. Amen.
I attended catholic school as a child and that was my first introduction into a religion. I have fond memories of praying in the church and listening to the liturgy. My sister became baptized this year and after many years of uncertainty I finally decided to go into the catholic faith as well. God bless my sister for being a wonderful inspiration to me 💕💕💕💕
Starting RCIA classes with my mother (hopefully my father, too!!)---I never went to church before...and was an Atheist for 26 years! Then Jesus found a door into my heart around 10.5 months ago. I can't wait to go this Sept!!
My husband and i have been talking about becoming Catholic for a while. My family on my father's side is catholic. And i love everything about the church. We went to Christmas mass for the first time this year. We loved it.
i am 17 now and i turn 18 in september which is around the same time my local catholic church starts rcia classes and i am so so excited to begin!! i’ve been constantly watching videos like this one really trying to learn more about the faith and they help so much! please pray for me on this journey!😊
God bless you, David! I did the same thing, although I was older than you at the time when I embraced Catholicism. Best of luck. You are remembered in my prayers!
Went to my first mass ever last Sunday. Fell in love I hope/faith that I haven’t had forever. I am 35 with five wonderful children and an amazing wife who are going to make this journey together
Just starting the process of going through the RCIA program I am 62 years old never been Baptised so much to take in, already met the Father at our church
I am returning to the church after 16 years of being a southern baptist. Actually went to mass tonight. I still need to go to confession. I also need the RCIA classes to become confirmed.
@@neilspector9221 Are you aware of chnetwork.org. site has numerous video and written conversion stories ,including dozens of former anti catholic baptist pastors .one of them was earning 6 figures as a pastor ,but left it behind just to become catholic .he was the 4rth member of his baptist clan ,many of them were also Ministers like him ,who joined the church ,as well. three weeks ago ,a former catholic ,who became an anti catholic non denom pastor for 12 yrs ,he reverted to catholicism ,eventually .
Prior to leaving the Catholic Church were you told by the Southern Baptists that the Catholic Church didn't preach the Gospel. Then after doin your research and now that you are back in the Catholic Church would your feelings be, "When I was in the Catholic Church the first time, it wasn't that the Catholic Church didn't teach the Gospel. It was because I wasn't listening or ready." Many reverts I've studied go through journeys similar to this.
I REALLY REALLY want to become Catholic, this Sunday will be my first time to to go to church for the first time. But I have social anxiety so thinking about standing in front of everyone (in the future) really makes me feel il
I am in RCIA. I am so excited about the Easter Vigil where I will become Catholic. This is such a beautiful journey. I have been following you. Thank you so much for sharing your faith. It is so helpful. You are such a sweet blessing.
RCIA was such an incredible experience when I converted to Catholicism last year. Now I'm on the RCIA team and hoping to be a sponsor next year. We definitely encourage people to come and sit in on classes, and we've had quite a few cradle Catholics and non Catholics visit throughout the year so far. Just so incredible to see God work in people's lives. I can't say enough about RCIA and the whole process of coming into the Church! - Also, Fr. Mike Schmitz is an amazing resource, and so is the show "The Journey Home" with Marcus Grodi on EWTN. He interviews people who have converted to the Catholic faith and the stories are quite inspirational.
Thank you for this comment. My family are looking to convert to Catholicism. I really want a faith filled home and school for my daughter. I was briefly told about RCIA when I called my local church. It won't start again until the fall. In the meantime, are we free to attend church or even sit in on any sessions to see what they are like, or does this vary from church to church? Thank you for your time. 🙏
In a good way, I think it's amazing, and in a way, mind boggling that they (converts) know more about the Catholic Faith more than the cradle Catholics.
A convert here:) Attended RCIA, became a Catholic a few years back and never looked back:). Heather, great videos! RCIA has been one of the most amazing experiences in my life. It helped me understand Roman Catholicism, get involved with my parish and develop relationship with the community. It is a beautiful process of growing closer to God after which you fully understand what is it that you are embracing. Go for it, everyone:)!
I am in the process of RCIA classes and God has been moving mountains in my life. My children who attend catholic school inspired me and we are doing it together!!
I am to be baptized and confirmed this year, very excited about it. I recently discovered Fr Don Calloway and Fr John Corapi, both of them have wonderful conversion stories and some wonderful videos here on CZcams.
Of course Heather. It's always so wonderful to find someone that's an excellent source of information, which, I do include you in that list. It's hard to believe that my Baptism is right around the corner, the time has flown by.
Thank you for your video. Have been researching Catholicism for the past few months and seriously considering converting. Have known a number of people, relatives & friends who were Catholic and were very devout and as such had such a depth of faith that instilled them with this tangible peace that I have never witnessed in protestants.
I'm a wiccan witch and i"m 13, but i feel connected to Catholicism. My parents are strict christians and i am really scared to tell them that i want to join the catholic church/faith. There is literally a catholic church right across from my house lol.
LunaWesternStar Official i am so excited you want to become Catholic! I want you to know that the Catholic faith is not ok with any kind of Witch craft, i know Wiccan witch’s claim to do good but any power that is not from the Heavenly Father God and Jesus is from Satan. I encourage you to first stop practicing witchcraft. God loves you so much and would be so over joyed to have you on his side😊 please feel free to contact me if you want I would love to help you in anyway 🥰 acatholicmomslife@gmail.com
@@ACatholicMomsLifeI agree with you, and i didn't really feel that connected to wicca anyways. My parents have always told me that Catholicism was against god and things like that, but now that i have looked into it i feel as if god is calling me to it. Great video 👍
Luna as you know Wiccan is not of God. However you may have felt drawn to Catholicism because of its sacramentality which is where we make our lives, actions and even material reality holy. Wiccans although misguided, are trying to also effect the material world. I think you will feel Catholic theology gives you answers and the love of Jesus will overcome the darkness that you have been exploring. You are obviously searching and God is calling you to Him!
Also just go and sit in the Catholic church near you. We believe that the bread and wine becomes the actual body and blood of Christ in the Eucharist. The Tabernacle in the Church contains the Eucharist and you will know that because a red light always is lit (just like in the Jewish synagogue). You can experience the presence of God by sitting in the church and maybe lighting a candle. Spend some time quietly with Jesus there and ask him to reveal himself to you.
Thank you so much! My grandmother will be over the moon now that I can join the church with her. She did not know how an 'outsider' ( her words LoL) joins the church.
I love your videos so much! Your videos are so helpful and you just seem like such a nice person! I am starting RCIA later this year. I cannot wait to learn more about the Catholic faith.
I love EWTN tv and Relevant Radio, for sure. Three of my fav books were: Allen Hunts "Confessions of a Mega Church Pastor", Scott Hahn's "Rome Sweet Home" which you mentioned, and the very to-the-point answers of Mother Angelica in her book: Mother Angelica's Private and Pithy Lessons from Scripture"
O Come Holy Spirit, I believe... “The Eucharist is a never-ending sacrifice. It is the Sacrament of love, the supreme love, the act of love.”Jn 6:30-35 😇 st Katherine Drexel 🙏🏻4us
Great video! I added it to one of my playlists on my channel "Videos I love". I have not been making videos lately but will be soon again. I love that you continue to create videos, you were my first Catholic channel that I followed and encouraged me to create my own. You are such a beautiful soul. I am so excited to be confirmed this year!
My parents are Christian but have a very negative opinion of the catholic church. I wouldnt be worried but I live with them and they may refuse to allow me to attend classes and mass
I am a cradle Catholic that would really benefit from going thru RCIA. I went thru Catechism and my experience is that being a Catholic in "good standing" is very difficult if you don't attend Catholic school. My niece just graduated from Catholic High School and is much better schooled in the faith than I am. Being Catholic demands a lot from a person- that's why we are "practicing Catholics."
I have found myself seriously considering joining the Catholic faith following years of kicking and screaming in refusal to have anything to do with the "heresy." Now , through a VERY difficult set of circumstances, find myself actually desiring with enthusiasm, by the way, joining RICA and beginning the journey. Right now I have no connection with a spiritual community and feel extremely lost. Thanks for another great vid.
I can also recommend the Youcat. It was written for teenagers, but it is also great for adults, because it summarizes the catechism in a question-answer style. Also it is published by the catholic church
I've joined RCIA at the request of my young son, who was accepted into CCD despite being at that age cusp. He decided he wanted to attend religious private school a few years ago, and I obliged. He recently requested to attend a Catholic school, so I'm trying to support his journey. I grew up in a Catholic home, though never baptized, and he was not baptized either (I felt this was a choice he needed to make). I'm not sure if this is the path we are called to, however I have always admired the Church's dedication to educating everybody in the most structured a d nonjudgmental way. We're excited and enjoy your videos to help us start this journey.
I think this is a great video idea! But I would make sure that there is at least a crucifix in the house, have holy water some where in the house, a bible, and catechism. Just a couple of ideas:)
I was taking RCIA and because of Covid interrupting my classes I was asked to do my confirmations and am a bit nervous. But I love all your information you have been posting.
Get a hold of the Catholic Catechism, it is an in depth explanation of the faith, starting from the most basic and fundamental and getting gradually more detailed as you go through it. Another great series is the Coming Home program on EWTN, in which converts talk about their conversion. Also, don't forget the classics: Augustine's Confessions, Story of a Soul by St Therese, 7 Story Mountain by Thomas Merton, The Cloud of Unknowing by John of the Cross, Imitation of Christ by St Francis de Sales....many others.
The hard part is the provess taking forever and a day lol the first mass i went i i was taught how to recieve tge blessing but not take communion by a kind person who took in the overwhelmed scared baby coming God as a ful grown adult and was about ready to bolt out the doir when I entered lol i went up and didnt expect to actually feel thevpresence of God and wanted very much so to fall on my knees and cry. So hard to taje a blessing not recieve the comminion but God legit led me to Him and His church. My spouse is open though not as umm preoared as me i guess i have researched prayed read the bible the catechism etc my spouse hasnt but glory to God did go to mass with me today abd is open. God did this and why my spouse is open and going to join me in the RCIA process at least thry can decide to be baptized and formally enter the church theyll be informed to choose. Pray for us new comers as we nagivate a whole new world to us thats overwhelming. Especially pray by the end of RCIA we both enter the Church together and can be a united home and great support to each other.
I Became a Catholic A Few Years !After Several Years Ignoring Religion Of Any Sort! I Was In A Church I Didnt Like , Did The Other Members, But Always Struck But Hundreds Of Kind Catholic People Over The Years< The Year I Spent Learning The Faith To Being Received Into The Catholic Church Was The Happiest🙏🙏🙏
There is a wonderful bible study for women called Opening Your Heart that walks you through the Catholic faith. It is written by Lisa Brenninkmeyer who founded Walking with Purpose. As a former Protestant, I had been involved with so many bible studies over the years, but none of them taught me the faith like this study did. I It is designed to complete one lesson a week (5 days) and provides weekly resolutions to help you apply what you have learned. It also includes Catechism Clips with the lessons, which is so helpful for someone new to Catholicism, as well as videos from Lisa's website at different intervals of the study. It is such a well rounded study, I can not recommend it enough!
I was a Catholic for 20 years of my life and I including my entire family left it and we just follow Jesus. YAHAWASHI.. But you are right the Catholic Churches are very beautiful but I never got much else from them. You are a great speaker also. God Yahawah bless you. 🙏
Books that can be helpful for initiates: 1) Rite of Christian initiation of Adults-study edition 2) Catechism of the Catholic church 3) Youcat 4) Why we're Catholic by Trent Horn 5) Handbook of Catholic Apologetics by Peter J Kreeft and Ronald K Tacelli 6) Apologetics: A philosophical defense and explanation of the Catholic religion by Paul L Glen 7) Salvation is from the Jews by Roy Schoeman (Jewish convert to Catholic Church) CZcams channels that can be helpful: 1) Catholic Productions with Prof. Brant Pitre 2) St.Paul Center with Dr.Scott Hahn and Dr. John Bergsma 3) EWTN
Im born Catholic the leaving church .. become agnostik maybe atheist and then after colage i become Budha then protestant then i found the history of the church and its a Catholics church. And i come home again to the Catholics church.
so I went to Catholic church off and on growing up. I am technically confirmed, although I was VERY young at the time and missed many classes, therefore literally didn't learn anything (I was confirmed with a large group and kind of slipped through the cracks). I have not been to a Catholic church since probably my first -and last confession in 5th or 6th grade. (ive been going to a pentacostal church a handful of times this past year but always felt like something was missing). I really want to start from scratch and really learn everything this time, how do i go about this? Its crazy because I really feel a burning desire in my heart to learn (kind of came out of nowhere). Also I now have 2 kids and would really like to introduce them to the Catholic faith.
Start learning on youtube, watch these videos series, the journey home. here you will see a lot o stories about people who converted and they explain what brought them to the Catholic Church also Catholics Answer. Called to Communion. you will find also a lot of recommendations about books that you can read to learn about the faith. Called to Communion and Catholics Answer if you tun them live you can call them and ask questions as well. Once you fell you are ready find a catholic church and Tell them you want to do the RCIA. you have no obligation. if you don't fell ready after doing RCIA you just go and don't get baptized. I doubt you wont. Good luck
You would be perfect for RCIA you can learn everything there, but you only need to go to confession and you can go to Mass and receive the Eucharist right now! Your kids would need to be baptized and prepared for the other sacraments.
I would still approach the church and talk to them. If you are living in the same home as your ex but no longer in a relationship there is no reason you couldn't become Catholic. Also, marriage is considered a natural state in the Catholic church, so marriages outside the church are recognized, they are just blessed once you are Catholic. On the other hand, if you don't want your marriage recognized by the church because it is over you can very likely get an annulment once Catholic or maybe your marriage would not even be recognized so there's no issue. The main thing is TALK to your local parish priest. There are very few circumstances which would prevent you being Catholic.
So excited to start RCIA the only problem is that it is now February and I have to wait all of the way to September to start. I was diagnosed with stage 2 Emphasyma, so I'm not sure how much time I have
It takes way too long though, I have to wait a year to just go into the church which I already so desire more than anything I have ever desired. It feels like a rejection but, I will still go through it unless I can have a Priest do the RCIA sooner. It's too slow and I really really really really really want to receive the Eucharist.
You might want to talk to the priest because sometimes they won't make you go through RCIA if your heart is in the right place. Might want to check into it! I wouldn't want to wait that long either:( . I think they just really want to make sure you know what you are getting into before you commit to being Catholic:) . I hope it goes well for you!
Yes, your free will is very important in the Catholic church and we want to make sure you make a fully informed decision and truly understand the commitment you are making to Christ and to the community by becoming a Christian.
Hummm I've been thinking about getting baptized cause it's something my parents never did but after my grandma passed away I felt like she was maybe pushing me twords being baptized. I have my own beliefs that are a little different..but still would like to become baptized and learn more about what it means to be Catholic. Is this ok?
Yes, talk to your local Catholic parish, you can have all your questions answered and as long as you do believe The Nicene Creed (Google it!) you should be able to be baptized. If you don't actually believe in Jesus and the Trinity (for example) I would take RCIA classes and see if you change your mind. You do need to believe the Dogmas (beliefs) of the church to be a Catholic Christian. Our Christian faith is the ancient faith and not is based purely on accepting Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, which of course is your first step, but also about how by grace your life is transformed in Christ and how it is lived out. RCIA teaches you everything about how to grow constantly in your faith, establish a prayer life and deepen your relationship with Jesus throughout your life. Basically growing in holiness as we cooperate with his grace in the Holy Spirit to become like Him.
Thank you for that it has been one good video that gives me hope to better understand Catholicism. And to the point. Haven't found many videos like yours.
I am a convert from atheism and I love the church. Everyone will let you go at your own pace and make sure you have all your questions answered. RCIA is a great environment because there will be other people like you exploring what it means to be Catholic and what the church believes and teaches. You can decide if and when you are ready to come into the church. I converted at 19 in 1987 and haven't looked back!
I AM 18 now and I want to be catholic. However my family is athiest there's no church near me. Can I go to any catholic Church and asked them for further initiation?
@@ACatholicMomsLife thanks catholic mom!I am not catholic yet but still I pray to rosary and it's effective.i like your vids. It motivated me to continue walking with God.
I have been going to mass for about seven months and have started rcia. When I first started going to mass me and my wife went and talked with father t at my church about getting a annulment on her first marriage it has been seven months and she is still not working on the paperwork how can I encourage her to get it done. I am the only one that is converting she not interested she agreed to get the annulment and said she would do anything to help me
@@Topaz763 C. S. Lewis was protestant but on his writing he support more the Catholicism than, the Protestantism. it's good to read his books, to get a more critical understanding, however, it's recommended more for advanced readers.
Can Adults Go to Catholic School? None of the schools I attended was the right one for me. I've actually wanted to go to Catholic School for quite some time. I'm 25 yrs old atm but I wish I could go to Catholic School and have a School Uniform. I cannot explain it but I might be a bit Obbssed with School Uniforms Lol. Not a single school I went to had School Uniforms. I've believed in Ascension as my Spirituality for quite some time now but I figured that as of Religion wise I might just be Catholic plus being Catholic has been in my mind roughly a few years before 2014. I also wanted to attend a Catholic School but I fell for those story traps like the nuns as teachers and are quite physically, Vocally Violent. Also during that time, I thought I was gay, then I thought I was Bisexual but I found out that I'm Pansexual. I also get confused as a guy due to birth defects... I used to Attend the Epworth United Methodist Church Apostolic Temple UPC. I am aware of that. They are not Catholics. I am very loved by them despite the fact I was no longer a Christian in the sense of Non-Catholic Christianity. Any Help. Any Advice is very Appreciated. I have Short term Memory Loss so, sry that this is the only one i can remember fully at this moment "With Hope shining from my eyes, I ask for gifts with the bright sunrise. May luck and joy be with all who know that what you reap, is what you sow" Amen. I do have one other but i don't remember the full Prayer. Morning Prayer - Lord in the silence of the new day I ask you peace, wisdom, and strength. Today i want to look at the world with eyes of love. Help me to be patient, understanding, humble, gentle, and good. Please let me see others as you see them. That i may look past appearances, and appreciate the goodness in everyone. Close my ears to all of the gossips and save my tongue from speaking evil of others. Please let only thoughts that bless remain in me. Today i want to be well-intentioned, and fair that everybody who comes to me might feel your precense. Father, clothe me...
Hey! I know this is an old video, but if anybody sees this, I have a question. I am really interested in joining the church, but I love my church and the community. Could I go to a catholic church but still have connections with my family from my old church?
@@clairefazel8470 Is it OK for a Catholic to attend Protestant church services? czcams.com/video/R3yCmjAg9wY/video.html (Less than 3 min video.) I would suggest you contact a local catholic church and tell them you're interested in joining. Don't take my word for it but I'm guessing it's fine for Catholics to have non catholic friends. Protestants are considered Christian anyway. You on Instagram? I'm a woman by the way. Just seeing if I can help you out further. I can leave you voice messages on Instagram.
The classes usally start in the late summer/early fall and run once a week until Easter when you receive the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil the most beautiful liturgy of the year and the high point of the Catholic calendar. If you have never been baptized you will receive 4 sacraments: you will have 1) your first confession (usually the week before) then at the vigil you will be 2) baptized 3) confirmed and you receive your 4) first holy communion, all on that night! If you have been baptized as a Christian you will receive the other 3 sacraments. The sacraments are visable signs of an invisible (supernatural) reality and give us grace to be able to live out our Christian call.
No there are no fees. Sometimes there are small fees for books or other resources but these can almost always be waived if cost is an issue. The church will not want financial difficulties keeping you from Christ.
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Have you done a video on Pre Cana? My fiancee wants me to take RCIA classes to be reintroduced to Catholicism. I have a Catholic background but I havent been able to attend church in my young adult age. What would you suggest I do? I mean I told Lily I give her my full blessing and support but am wondering what steps I should take.
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Pray the Holy Rosary.
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among 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 our death. Amen.
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I attended catholic school as a child and that was my first introduction into a religion. I have fond memories of praying in the church and listening to the liturgy. My sister became baptized this year and after many years of uncertainty I finally decided to go into the catholic faith as well. God bless my sister for being a wonderful inspiration to me 💕💕💕💕
Starting RCIA classes with my mother (hopefully my father, too!!)---I never went to church before...and was an Atheist for 26 years! Then Jesus found a door into my heart around 10.5 months ago. I can't wait to go this Sept!!
I am considering to convert to the Catholic Church
That is so wonderful! I’ll be praying for you🙏🏼💕🙏🏼
Me too ❤️🇻🇦✝️
My husband and i have been talking about becoming Catholic for a while. My family on my father's side is catholic. And i love everything about the church. We went to Christmas mass for the first time this year. We loved it.
Harley Mcclaren that is so awesome! So excited for you!!!
i am 17 now and i turn 18 in september which is around the same time my local catholic church starts rcia classes and i am so so excited to begin!! i’ve been constantly watching videos like this one really trying to learn more about the faith and they help so much! please pray for me on this journey!😊
Hello David! I am so excited for you starting RCIA! I will pray for you and your journey for becoming Catholic!
God bless you, David! I did the same thing, although I was older than you at the time when I embraced Catholicism. Best of luck. You are remembered in my prayers!
Dear David
I feel sorry for you
Went to my first mass ever last Sunday. Fell in love I hope/faith that I haven’t had forever. I am 35 with five wonderful children and an amazing wife who are going to make this journey together
I start Rcia classes I next month. I'm baptized pentecostal but I had an encounter with an apparition of the queen and decided to join her church.
Just starting the process of going through the RCIA program I am 62 years old never been Baptised so much to take in, already met the Father at our church
That is so wonderful!!! I am so excited for your journey! God bless you:)
I converted from Lutheran through RCIA. The most amazing experience. I loved every class.
I am returning to the church after 16 years of being a southern baptist. Actually went to mass tonight. I still need to go to confession. I also need the RCIA classes to become confirmed.
That is so awesome!!! Welcome home! Confession is amazing, so healing! God bless you on your journey!
@@ACatholicMomsLife It went really well, Father Joe was so nice and I joined the parish, Also starting RCIA class on the 19th. Also he blessed.
@@neilspector9221 Are you aware of chnetwork.org. site has numerous video and written conversion stories ,including dozens of former anti catholic baptist pastors .one of them was earning 6 figures as a pastor ,but left it behind just to become catholic .he was the 4rth member of his baptist clan ,many of them were also Ministers like him ,who joined the church ,as well. three weeks ago ,a former catholic ,who became an anti catholic non denom pastor for 12 yrs ,he reverted to catholicism ,eventually .
Prior to leaving the Catholic Church were you told by the Southern Baptists that the Catholic Church didn't preach the Gospel. Then after doin your research and now that you are back in the Catholic Church would your feelings be, "When I was in the Catholic Church the first time, it wasn't that the Catholic Church didn't teach the Gospel. It was because I wasn't listening or ready." Many reverts I've studied go through journeys similar to this.
I REALLY REALLY want to become Catholic, this Sunday will be my first time to to go to church for the first time. But I have social anxiety so thinking about standing in front of everyone (in the future) really makes me feel il
How was it?
@@JacobK254 it went well, I’ve been goin every Sunday ever since, I’ve only missed once🎀
@@charlesstuart954 Great. I had my first class tonight. I have social anxiety too but It wasn’t bad
@@JacobK254 aww, that’s nice, hope it all goes well in the future🛍
@@charlesstuart954 prayers right now
I am in RCIA. I am so excited about the Easter Vigil where I will become Catholic. This is such a beautiful journey. I have been following you. Thank you so much for sharing your faith. It is so helpful. You are such a sweet blessing.
RCIA was such an incredible experience when I converted to Catholicism last year. Now I'm on the RCIA team and hoping to be a sponsor next year. We definitely encourage people to come and sit in on classes, and we've had quite a few cradle Catholics and non Catholics visit throughout the year so far. Just so incredible to see God work in people's lives. I can't say enough about RCIA and the whole process of coming into the Church! - Also, Fr. Mike Schmitz is an amazing resource, and so is the show "The Journey Home" with Marcus Grodi on EWTN. He interviews people who have converted to the Catholic faith and the stories are quite inspirational.
Awesome! Thank you for sharing! I love that you are now on the RCIA team!
A Catholic Mom's Life Me too! It has been such an amazing experience and a great way to meet new people!
Thank you for this comment. My family are looking to convert to Catholicism. I really want a faith filled home and school for my daughter. I was briefly told about RCIA when I called my local church. It won't start again until the fall. In the meantime, are we free to attend church or even sit in on any sessions to see what they are like, or does this vary from church to church? Thank you for your time. 🙏
Trent horn’s book “why we’re catholic” is a good starting point for people. I’d like to watch Bishop Barron as well.
Thanks for sharing!
Bishop Barron has recently stated that the catholic church is the safest place for young children. Enough said. He is a moron.
Converts are amazing. I met so many of them, when I left home and started uni. I’ve learned so much.
Good luck to you all!
In a good way, I think it's amazing, and in a way, mind boggling that they (converts) know more about the Catholic Faith more than the cradle Catholics.
A convert here:) Attended RCIA, became a Catholic a few years back and never looked back:). Heather, great videos! RCIA has been one of the most amazing experiences in my life. It helped me understand Roman Catholicism, get involved with my parish and develop relationship with the community. It is a beautiful process of growing closer to God after which you fully understand what is it that you are embracing. Go for it, everyone:)!
I am in the process of RCIA classes and God has been moving mountains in my life. My children who attend catholic school inspired me and we are doing it together!!
I am to be baptized and confirmed this year, very excited about it. I recently discovered Fr Don Calloway and Fr John Corapi, both of them have wonderful conversion stories and some wonderful videos here on CZcams.
I am so excited for you! Thank you for sharing these 2 fathers!
Of course Heather. It's always so wonderful to find someone that's an excellent source of information, which, I do include you in that list. It's hard to believe that my Baptism is right around the corner, the time has flown by.
Thank you for your video. Have been researching Catholicism for the past few months and seriously considering converting. Have known a number of people, relatives & friends who were Catholic and were very devout and as such had such a depth of faith that instilled them with this tangible peace that I have never witnessed in protestants.
That is wonderful! please keep me update!
I'm a wiccan witch and i"m 13, but i feel connected to Catholicism. My parents are strict christians and i am really scared to tell them that i want to join the catholic church/faith. There is literally a catholic church right across from my house lol.
LunaWesternStar Official i am so excited you want to become Catholic! I want you to know that the Catholic faith is not ok with any kind of Witch craft, i know Wiccan witch’s claim to do good but any power that is not from the Heavenly Father God and Jesus is from Satan. I encourage you to first stop practicing witchcraft. God loves you so much and would be so over joyed to have you on his side😊 please feel free to contact me if you want I would love to help you in anyway 🥰 acatholicmomslife@gmail.com
@@ACatholicMomsLifeI agree with you, and i didn't really feel that connected to wicca anyways. My parents have always told me that Catholicism was against god and things like that, but now that i have looked into it i feel as if god is calling me to it. Great video 👍
That is awesome! It is so great that you are so interested in faith at such a young age! That is a huge blessing! God bless you on your journey!
Luna as you know Wiccan is not of God. However you may have felt drawn to Catholicism because of its sacramentality which is where we make our lives, actions and even material reality holy. Wiccans although misguided, are trying to also effect the material world. I think you will feel Catholic theology gives you answers and the love of Jesus will overcome the darkness that you have been exploring. You are obviously searching and God is calling you to Him!
Also just go and sit in the Catholic church near you. We believe that the bread and wine becomes the actual body and blood of Christ in the Eucharist. The Tabernacle in the Church contains the Eucharist and you will know that because a red light always is lit (just like in the Jewish synagogue). You can experience the presence of God by sitting in the church and maybe lighting a candle. Spend some time quietly with Jesus there and ask him to reveal himself to you.
Thank you so much! My grandmother will be over the moon now that I can join the church with her. She did not know how an 'outsider' ( her words LoL) joins the church.
Breaking in the Habit with Brother Casey (now Father) is an awesome CZcams resource!
I love your videos so much! Your videos are so helpful and you just seem like such a nice person! I am starting RCIA later this year. I cannot wait to learn more about the Catholic faith.
That is wonderful! So excited for you to learn more about the Catholic faith:)
I live in iran cant become catholic but im interested plz pray for me 🙏
God bless you sister ✝️🇻🇦
Even though I’m not catholic I think that even if your different I appreciate it! ❤️
I love EWTN tv and Relevant Radio, for sure. Three of my fav books were: Allen Hunts "Confessions of a Mega Church Pastor", Scott Hahn's "Rome Sweet Home" which you mentioned, and the very to-the-point answers of Mother Angelica in her book: Mother Angelica's Private and Pithy Lessons from Scripture"
awesome! Thank you for sharing!
You are a very beautiful catholic woman. ❤️✝️❤️
O Come Holy Spirit, I believe...
“The Eucharist is a never-ending sacrifice. It is the Sacrament of love, the supreme love, the act of love.”Jn 6:30-35
😇 st Katherine Drexel 🙏🏻4us
Great video! I added it to one of my playlists on my channel "Videos I love". I have not been making videos lately but will be soon again. I love that you continue to create videos, you were my first Catholic channel that I followed and encouraged me to create my own. You are such a beautiful soul. I am so excited to be confirmed this year!
I am so excited for you! It's coming up so soon! I hope you will continue to make more videos I really enjoyed watching them:)
My parents are Christian but have a very negative opinion of the catholic church. I wouldnt be worried but I live with them and they may refuse to allow me to attend classes and mass
Started my RCIA early October! Enjoying it and will be welcomed into the Church this Easter. Your videos are great and have helped me. Thankyou.
I am a cradle Catholic that would really benefit from going thru RCIA. I went thru Catechism and my experience is that being a Catholic in "good standing" is very difficult if you don't attend Catholic school. My niece just graduated from Catholic High School and is much better schooled in the faith than I am. Being Catholic demands a lot from a person- that's why we are "practicing Catholics."
I have found myself seriously considering joining the Catholic faith following years of kicking and screaming in refusal to have anything to do with the "heresy." Now , through a VERY difficult set of circumstances, find myself actually desiring with enthusiasm, by the way, joining RICA and beginning the journey. Right now I have no connection with a spiritual community and feel extremely lost. Thanks for another great vid.
I can also recommend the Youcat. It was written for teenagers, but it is also great for adults, because it summarizes the catechism in a question-answer style. Also it is published by the catholic church
My wife is currently going through RCIA. Thank you, Heather, for this video.
That is wonderful! So excited for her!
Starting RCIA in September!
ChuffTV2 so exciting!!!!
I've joined RCIA at the request of my young son, who was accepted into CCD despite being at that age cusp. He decided he wanted to attend religious private school a few years ago, and I obliged. He recently requested to attend a Catholic school, so I'm trying to support his journey. I grew up in a Catholic home, though never baptized, and he was not baptized either (I felt this was a choice he needed to make). I'm not sure if this is the path we are called to, however I have always admired the Church's dedication to educating everybody in the most structured a d nonjudgmental way. We're excited and enjoy your videos to help us start this journey.
How would I create a Catholic home. coming up one year anniversary of confirmation
I think this is a great video idea! But I would make sure that there is at least a crucifix in the house, have holy water some where in the house, a bible, and catechism. Just a couple of ideas:)
Jesus I Trust In You.
I read the book “Rome Sweet Home.” Loved it!
I was taking RCIA and because of Covid interrupting my classes I was asked to do my confirmations and am a bit nervous. But I love all your information you have been posting.
Get a hold of the Catholic Catechism, it is an in depth explanation of the faith, starting from the most basic and fundamental and getting gradually more detailed as you go through it. Another great series is the Coming Home program on EWTN, in which converts talk about their conversion. Also, don't forget the classics: Augustine's Confessions, Story of a Soul by St Therese, 7 Story Mountain by Thomas Merton, The Cloud of Unknowing by John of the Cross, Imitation of Christ by St Francis de Sales....many others.
The hard part is the provess taking forever and a day lol the first mass i went i i was taught how to recieve tge blessing but not take communion by a kind person who took in the overwhelmed scared baby coming God as a ful grown adult and was about ready to bolt out the doir when I entered lol i went up and didnt expect to actually feel thevpresence of God and wanted very much so to fall on my knees and cry. So hard to taje a blessing not recieve the comminion but God legit led me to Him and His church. My spouse is open though not as umm preoared as me i guess i have researched prayed read the bible the catechism etc my spouse hasnt but glory to God did go to mass with me today abd is open. God did this and why my spouse is open and going to join me in the RCIA process at least thry can decide to be baptized and formally enter the church theyll be informed to choose. Pray for us new comers as we nagivate a whole new world to us thats overwhelming. Especially pray by the end of RCIA we both enter the Church together and can be a united home and great support to each other.
i have been watching your videos for couple of years now and finally starting my RCIA journey later this week.
I started RCIA this year and am looking forward to being received next Easter :)
Really enjoy your videos and the comfortable way they are presented. Makes it less scary to 'make the leap' lol
I Became a Catholic A Few Years !After Several Years Ignoring Religion Of Any Sort! I Was In A Church I Didnt Like , Did The Other Members, But Always Struck But Hundreds Of Kind Catholic People Over The Years<
The Year I Spent Learning The Faith To Being Received Into The Catholic Church Was The Happiest🙏🙏🙏
There is a wonderful bible study for women called Opening Your Heart that walks you through the Catholic faith. It is written by Lisa Brenninkmeyer who founded Walking with Purpose. As a former Protestant, I had been involved with so many bible studies over the years, but none of them taught me the faith like this study did. I It is designed to complete one lesson a week (5 days) and provides weekly resolutions to help you apply what you have learned. It also includes Catechism Clips with the lessons, which is so helpful for someone new to Catholicism, as well as videos from Lisa's website at different intervals of the study. It is such a well rounded study, I can not recommend it enough!
I’m so desperate to join a RCIA, but there is NONE in my city :(
Contact your local diocese and talk to them. I'm sure they can find a solution for you! I will pray for you x
I love all the resources you mentioned! God bless you for making these videos!!!
I was a Catholic for 20 years of my life and I including my entire family left it and we just follow Jesus. YAHAWASHI.. But you are right the Catholic Churches are very beautiful but I never got much else from them. You are a great speaker also. God Yahawah bless you. 🙏
Roman Catholic families Be Filled with the Eternal Holy Spirit I love you All Amen
Books that can be helpful for initiates:
1) Rite of Christian initiation of Adults-study edition
2) Catechism of the Catholic church
3) Youcat
4) Why we're Catholic by Trent Horn
5) Handbook of Catholic Apologetics by Peter J Kreeft and Ronald K Tacelli
6) Apologetics: A philosophical defense and explanation of the Catholic religion by Paul L Glen
7) Salvation is from the Jews by Roy Schoeman (Jewish convert to Catholic Church)
CZcams channels that can be helpful:
1) Catholic Productions with Prof. Brant Pitre
2) St.Paul Center with Dr.Scott Hahn and Dr. John Bergsma
3) EWTN
Im born Catholic the leaving church .. become agnostik maybe atheist and then after colage i become Budha then protestant then i found the history of the church and its a Catholics church. And i come home again to the Catholics church.
so I went to Catholic church off and on growing up. I am technically confirmed, although I was VERY young at the time and missed many classes, therefore literally didn't learn anything (I was confirmed with a large group and kind of slipped through the cracks). I have not been to a Catholic church since probably my first -and last confession in 5th or 6th grade. (ive been going to a pentacostal church a handful of times this past year but always felt like something was missing). I really want to start from scratch and really learn everything this time, how do i go about this? Its crazy because I really feel a burning desire in my heart to learn (kind of came out of nowhere). Also I now have 2 kids and would really like to introduce them to the Catholic faith.
Start learning on youtube, watch these videos series, the journey home. here you will see a lot o stories about people who converted and they explain what brought them to the Catholic Church also Catholics Answer. Called to Communion. you will find also a lot of recommendations about books that you can read to learn about the faith. Called to Communion and Catholics Answer if you tun them live you can call them and ask questions as well. Once you fell you are ready find a catholic church and Tell them you want to do the RCIA. you have no obligation. if you don't fell ready after doing RCIA you just go and don't get baptized. I doubt you wont. Good luck
You would be perfect for RCIA you can learn everything there, but you only need to go to confession and you can go to Mass and receive the Eucharist right now! Your kids would need to be baptized and prepared for the other sacraments.
Thank you. My kids just started school at the Catholic Church in our community. I’m interested!
Thank you.
Thank you for your content.
Awesome Video as usual Heather! Thank you for making this and putting it in such a straightforward. welcoming, and loving way!
thanks:)
Thank you for making this video ..very informative
I can't convert myself because I'm living in sin as i cannot afford a divorce from my ex and cannot live alone due to illness.
I would still approach the church and talk to them. If you are living in the same home as your ex but no longer in a relationship there is no reason you couldn't become Catholic. Also, marriage is considered a natural state in the Catholic church, so marriages outside the church are recognized, they are just blessed once you are Catholic. On the other hand, if you don't want your marriage recognized by the church because it is over you can very likely get an annulment once Catholic or maybe your marriage would not even be recognized so there's no issue. The main thing is TALK to your local parish priest. There are very few circumstances which would prevent you being Catholic.
God bless you all
So excited to start RCIA the only problem is that it is now February and I have to wait all of the way to September to start. I was diagnosed with stage 2 Emphasyma, so I'm not sure how much time I have
I love the prayer corner you have behind!
what if you were baptized as christian orthodox but want to become catholic? is there a different procedure (obviously you can't be baptized again)?
It takes way too long though, I have to wait a year to just go into the church which I already so desire more than anything I have ever desired. It feels like a rejection but, I will still go through it unless I can have a Priest do the RCIA sooner. It's too slow and I really really really really really want to receive the Eucharist.
You might want to talk to the priest because sometimes they won't make you go through RCIA if your heart is in the right place. Might want to check into it! I wouldn't want to wait that long either:( . I think they just really want to make sure you know what you are getting into before you commit to being Catholic:) . I hope it goes well for you!
Yes, your free will is very important in the Catholic church and we want to make sure you make a fully informed decision and truly understand the commitment you are making to Christ and to the community by becoming a Christian.
Daniel this video answers your questions. I would contact your local parish priest and talk with him.czcams.com/video/3vuYCjfO_w4/video.html
Hummm I've been thinking about getting baptized cause it's something my parents never did but after my grandma passed away I felt like she was maybe pushing me twords being baptized. I have my own beliefs that are a little different..but still would like to become baptized and learn more about what it means to be Catholic. Is this ok?
Yes, talk to your local Catholic parish, you can have all your questions answered and as long as you do believe The Nicene Creed (Google it!) you should be able to be baptized. If you don't actually believe in Jesus and the Trinity (for example) I would take RCIA classes and see if you change your mind. You do need to believe the Dogmas (beliefs) of the church to be a Catholic Christian. Our Christian faith is the ancient faith and not is based purely on accepting Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, which of course is your first step, but also about how by grace your life is transformed in Christ and how it is lived out. RCIA teaches you everything about how to grow constantly in your faith, establish a prayer life and deepen your relationship with Jesus throughout your life. Basically growing in holiness as we cooperate with his grace in the Holy Spirit to become like Him.
I love Catholic videos can Christians John Catholic faith
Thank you for that it has been one good video that gives me hope to better understand Catholicism. And to the point. Haven't found many videos like yours.
I recently started RCIA
How does rcia work when someone has a hectic work schedule that you can’t change?
You might want to call your church and ask them I am sure you can work something out with them😊
Hie heather I am doing my confirmation in 2020 could you please do a video on good confirmation gifts and books
Does anyone know if its hard or nerve wracking to convert thanks
I am a convert from atheism and I love the church. Everyone will let you go at your own pace and make sure you have all your questions answered. RCIA is a great environment because there will be other people like you exploring what it means to be Catholic and what the church believes and teaches. You can decide if and when you are ready to come into the church. I converted at 19 in 1987 and haven't looked back!
I wanna go to church but my parents say no 😗
Hope you decided to go anyway
Very engaging , really enjoyed this , best wishes
I AM 18 now and I want to be catholic.
However my family is athiest there's no church near me.
Can I go to any catholic Church and asked them for further initiation?
yes! Awesome! you can ask at the office of any Catholic church:)
@@ACatholicMomsLife thanks catholic mom!I am not catholic yet but still I pray to rosary and it's effective.i like your vids. It motivated me to continue walking with God.
I have been going to mass for about seven months and have started rcia. When I first started going to mass me and my wife went and talked with father t at my church about getting a annulment on her first marriage it has been seven months and she is still not working on the paperwork how can I encourage her to get it done. I am the only one that is converting she not interested she agreed to get the annulment and said she would do anything to help me
I would keep praying and gently encourage the annulment
Do they have online classes right now because of COVID?
Nice video. Thank you!
Where did you get that Mary statue in the background?
C.S Lewis has many books
Was he Catholic? I always thought he was Protestant.
@@Topaz763 C. S. Lewis was protestant but on his writing he support more the Catholicism than, the Protestantism. it's good to read his books, to get a more critical understanding, however, it's recommended more for advanced readers.
Wow how interesting
Great video. Thank you. Do you veil in mass?
😊 this is good for us
Can I be Catholic if I don’t believe Mary is deity ?
I am Catholic, from Argentina I just want to know how to do it
Is there anything for Kids? I'm not an adult but me and my family is hoping to get me baptized
They have CCD classes for kids, Kind of like Sunday school:) I'm excited to know you are interested in becoming Catholic!
Just contact your local Catholic church.
As a guy, I always wanted to be a nun.
What? LOL 😂 maybe a priest..
There is oñly one church and that is I child 😓 and I'm úsually alone
Can Adults Go to Catholic School? None of the schools I attended was the right one for me. I've actually wanted to go to Catholic School for quite some time. I'm 25 yrs old atm but I wish I could go to Catholic School and have a School Uniform. I cannot explain it but I might be a bit Obbssed with School Uniforms Lol. Not a single school I went to had School Uniforms. I've believed in Ascension as my Spirituality for quite some time now but I figured that as of Religion wise I might just be Catholic plus being Catholic has been in my mind roughly a few years before 2014. I also wanted to attend a Catholic School but I fell for those story traps like the nuns as teachers and are quite physically, Vocally Violent.
Also during that time, I thought I was gay, then I thought I was Bisexual but I found out that I'm Pansexual. I also get confused as a guy due to birth defects... I used to Attend the Epworth United Methodist Church
Apostolic Temple UPC. I am aware of that. They are not Catholics. I am very loved by them despite the fact I was no longer a Christian in the sense of Non-Catholic Christianity. Any Help. Any Advice is very Appreciated. I have Short term Memory Loss so,
sry that this is the only one i can remember fully at this moment
"With Hope shining from my eyes, I ask for gifts with the bright sunrise. May luck and joy be with all who know
that what you reap, is what you sow" Amen.
I do have one other but i don't remember the full Prayer.
Morning Prayer - Lord in the silence of the new day I ask you peace, wisdom, and strength.
Today i want to look at the world with eyes of love.
Help me to be patient, understanding, humble, gentle, and good.
Please let me see others as you see them.
That i may look past appearances,
and appreciate the goodness in everyone.
Close my ears to all of the gossips and save my tongue
from speaking evil of others.
Please let only thoughts that bless
remain in me.
Today i want to be well-intentioned, and fair
that everybody who comes to me might feel
your precense. Father, clothe me...
Are Plastic Rosaries any good? Or are they a poor choice. i have two Plastic Rosaries. One does have a Metal Crucifix and the other is all plastic
Yes plastic Rosary’s are great! Just ask a priest to bless them
@@ACatholicMomsLife Thank you. i forgot to mention that i do have a Wooden Rosary as well. Yet again Thank You
Hey! I know this is an old video, but if anybody sees this, I have a question. I am really interested in joining the church, but I love my church and the community. Could I go to a catholic church but still have connections with my family from my old church?
Still asking?
@@faithwisdom788 yeah
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Is it OK for a Catholic to attend Protestant church services?
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(Less than 3 min video.)
I would suggest you contact a local catholic church and tell them you're interested in joining. Don't take my word for it but I'm guessing it's fine for Catholics to have non catholic friends. Protestants are considered Christian anyway.
You on Instagram? I'm a woman by the way. Just seeing if I can help you out further. I can leave you voice messages on Instagram.
There is no Catholic church near me.
I might be a resource :)
awesome! Thank you for sharing!
How long do you need to take classes?
The classes usally start in the late summer/early fall and run once a week until Easter when you receive the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil the most beautiful liturgy of the year and the high point of the Catholic calendar. If you have never been baptized you will receive 4 sacraments: you will have 1) your first confession (usually the week before) then at the vigil you will be 2) baptized 3) confirmed and you receive your 4) first holy communion, all on that night! If you have been baptized as a Christian you will receive the other 3 sacraments. The sacraments are visable signs of an invisible (supernatural) reality and give us grace to be able to live out our Christian call.
Do you have to pay for RCIA? I took it as a child, but want to take it again.
I honestly don't know? I would ask the church but I am sure if you wanted they could help pay for the fees if that is a thing:)
No there are no fees. Sometimes there are small fees for books or other resources but these can almost always be waived if cost is an issue. The church will not want financial difficulties keeping you from Christ.
No, thenx, I am Orthodox, but I love Medjugore!
What if I want to be a Muslim ?
as long as your sure.@Dictator Czar