I think I regret

[CruciFixed]

my conversion to the Catholic church. I think it was too soon that I did RCIA And too quickly I decided to be Catholic.

I feel some will soon use this against me later but I guess I just wanted to share how I'm feeling lately.

 

[JourneyToPeace]

my conversion to the Catholic church. I think it was too soon that I did RCIA And too quickly I decided to be Catholic.

I feel some will soon use this against me later but I guess I just wanted to share how I'm feeling lately.

*Hug*

As someone who also 'came back' very quickly, I understand, I think.

Is there anything exactly that you can pinpoint, that you're feeling doubt about or wondering about? This thread would be a safe place to explore that.

Praying for ya.

 

[BAFRIEND]

this is why parishes should take the advice of the vatican and have people go through at least 3yrs of rcia before confirming them

not that it makes a difference- once you receive the rite of welcome you have completed inquiry and made your choice- now live with it and the consequences of your actions

 

[Michie]

my conversion to the Catholic church. I think it was too soon that I did RCIA And too quickly I decided to be Catholic.

I feel some will soon use this against me later but I guess I just wanted to share how I'm feeling lately.

It's normal. I went through a rough patch myself. I'd be curious to hear your reasons why though. See if they are similar to what I went through.

 

[CruciFixed]

I am feeling sad because I am not smart enough to participate here. I feel illiterate when I read and like BA said I should have waited 3 years.

 

[Michie]

I am feeling sad because I am not smart enough to participate here. I feel illiterate when I read and like BA said I should have waited 3 years.

Brikkz... thats pride. You just need to know the foundations of the Faith & follow them. You do not have to be a theologian at the ready. If you have a Catechism just go through it as you would any book. Chapter by chapter. There are lets of cradle catholics that know less than those in basic RCIA. You are rushing. It is a continual learning experience. We never know everything.

 

[CruciFixed]

I just feel weird here. Out of place.

I have a lot of questions only God can answer.

 

[charsan2]

We all go through doubts. I have been Catholic for a long time and much of that time I spent doubting my decision. I have reverted and converted back so many times I have lost count. This has been my longest time so far without reverting to Protestantism again, I take one day at a time. I may not always be a Catholic but I will always a Christian.

I have learned the doubts will always be there in one form or another. My advice for what it is worth is do not sweat it and relax.

 

[charsan2]

I just feel weird here. Out of place.

I have a lot of questions only God can answer.

Why not ask some, things are not as usually as bad as we make them. You are smart enough to be here, don't down yourself so

 

[CruciFixed]

I guess I do over think things charsan.
I think the internet is a strange place sometimes lol. You can't get your words out right here. People understand ya better in real life. Even then most people look at me like I said something stupid.

I really wish that although I agree with the Church on a lot of things that I had more time to think. I guess I was in such a hurry because I was worried about.........where I would end up. I don't want to go to Hell. But just because I don't want to doesn't mean I won't die tomorrow and be there anyway.

 

[Michie]

I just feel weird here. Out of place.

I have a lot of questions only God can answer.

Who does not feel out of place on OBOB?

Seriously, don't let this place get to you.

And you are correct, there are some questions only God can answer. So hang on... this will pass. And if it is lack of learning getting to you... keep learning. It is our duty & privilege to do so.

Nobody walks out of RCIA or the seminary for that matter, with the learning complete. You converted to a rich & historical faith. The Church that Jesus Christ founded.

Look at the Saints... the Little Flower, St. Faustina... none were great theologians but they are great Saints. Simplicity can be a gift.

 

[tadoflamb]

Hey Brikkz,

Once I saw the Catholic Church for what she is, and how to join, I knew I had to belong. My conversion went really quick as well. I made my first inquiry in August, September I started RCIA and I was confirmed Catholic at the next Easter. It went really quick and I came from a long way away to be Catholic, and for those reasons it's easy to remember just how I've found myself planted in this Church.

Mostly by circumstance, lately, I haven't been going to daily mass unless I'm serving, but that's mostly because I'm working a lot. Still, I feel like I'm on that part of my journey where a child finally gets off his mother's lap and goes out into the world. And that's where my struggle is, living my Catholic identity, while nnot being as visibly attached to my home church. I mean, I'm still there alot, but only when I'm obliged to. In a way, it's a good thing volunteer a lot, because it keeps me tethered.

I don't think, given my experience, that I could ever forsake the Catholic faith, but it isn't the easiest faith to live out at all times. Even yesterday's gospel drives me nuts. I mean, Christianity is the most upside down religion ever. But, I can't give it up.

Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave?"

And, Brikkz I know what your mean about not feeling smart enough to join in an internet message board. On one hand, we are surrounded by some mental giants, and on another, we enjoy such a communion among ourselves as Catholics, that some people have this gift to say exactly what we're feeling ourselves except in much fewer and better words. But, you're correct, the internet is funny place.

 

[tadoflamb]

Who does not feel out of place on OBOB?

Quote of the week.

 

[BAFRIEND]

Quote of the week.

i am in charge of the welcoming ministry

 

[Rhamiel]

I am feeling sad because I am not smart enough to participate here. I feel illiterate when I read and like BA said I should have waited 3 years.

you are smart, I do not hang out with dumb people.

there is a lot of differant stuff in the Catholic Church, it is not a test to learn it all lol

God to mass, read the bible Bible when you can, pray, give to the poor,
live your life for Christ... it is hard, sometimes i geel like it is crushing me

but I trust in Christ more then I trust in myself

 

[SolomonVII]

If you do not carry on the faith, who will?

It is not like you are dispensable.

 

[CruciFixed]

Ha. I think I had a revelation in my sleep. Now go ahead and call me crazy.
I think free will is a bit problematic sometimes. I wish I just always loved God the way He deserved to be loved.

 

[CruciFixed]

I came up with some things while I slept tonight that explains a lot of why I am how I am. I got screamed at tonight so I left in a hurry to go to bed instead of staying in trouble thats why my reply came so late lol.

Anyway I decided instead of hassling y'all just to write my crazy rambles down in my blog. God destined me for Him and not for everyone else. I often forget that I am not meant to be loved by people but I am meant to LOVE. God created people to love HIM not me and that often seems to be my problem is I want to be accepted and I don't need to be.

Qoheleth
If only you knew some of the stuff I do on the regular basis you might not consider me so smart. Smart people make it in the world. Brikkz is always falling, failing and making an oaf of herself. But that aside I don't think I'm too dumb to be Catholic. I just felt I was too much in a hurry to be in God's church. It is a hard faith to live out. It is so tough sometimes I want something I can't have because I am Catholic.

 

[MoNiCa4316]

Brikkz, I think it's safe to say that once we become Catholic, we still need years to work some things out (I mean.. look at me, lol). It's a process of submitting our will
to God's will and to the truth. What matters is that we don't give up.

God bless

 

[Michie]

I came up with some things while I slept tonight that explains a lot of why I am how I am. I got screamed at tonight so I left in a hurry to go to bed instead of staying in trouble thats why my reply came so late lol.

Anyway I decided instead of hassling y'all just to write my crazy rambles down in my blog. God destined me for Him and not for everyone else. I often forget that I am not meant to be loved by people but I am meant to LOVE. God created people to love HIM not me and that often seems to be my problem is I want to be accepted and I don't need to be.

Qoheleth
If only you knew some of the stuff I do on the regular basis you might not consider me so smart. Smart people make it in the world. Brikkz is always falling, failing and making an oaf of herself. But that aside I don't think I'm too dumb to be Catholic. I just felt I was too much in a hurry to be in God's church. It is a hard faith to live out. It is so tough sometimes I want something I can't have because I am Catholic.

There you go. One of the things I was struggling with also.

BTW- just to clarify to any readers...you can atend RCIA as long as you like. There is no set ti,eline as far as when a person is ready. It's easy to say: 'I'm not ready yet'. That is an option.