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I'm also a member of the Christians Unite group, but I know there's sometimes a difference in perspective, as well. This group is NOT to go against the Christian group - I see it as more of a supplement. 
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I'm a 'cradle Catholic'! I work at a Catholic high school and teach Sunday school at our parish. Thanks for starting this group!
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You're so welcome!! I was searching through groups looking for a Catholic group and wondered why there wasn't one already... So I figured maybe I should do something about it.
I'm also a cradle Catholic - went to Catholic schools for 13 years and wouldn't trade my faith for anything in the world. I'm also going to Spain in a few weeks to teach English at a Catholic girls' high school for a few months, which I'm SO excited for. I've heard that the perspectives and spirituality there, while totally true to the faith, are really unique, so I'm really looking forward to that!!0 -
That is so awesome! I work at a Jesuit school, and the Jesuits were started by St. Ignatius of Loyola. My husband and I took a pilgrimage of the life of St. Ignatius the summer before last. We started in Loyola, Spain then went to Pamplona, Barcelona, Monsserrat, Manresa, Madrid then headed to Rome where he died. It was amazing!0
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Hey guys! I'm married into the religion basically. I grew up as a Greek Orthodox person and also went to Protestant churches as my parents were pretty bipolar on religion. I met my husband who is Catholic and I was allowed to take communion as I was in the Orthodox church. After going to mass for awhile and a TON of debating I decided I would convert to Catholicism. I got married in the Catholic church and am going to RCIA this year. Absolutely LOVE IT! I listen to Catholic Radio and go to mass every week so I'm very in tuned to the religion. It's been wonderful! Glad to see a group to belong to.
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Hey guys! I'm married into the religion basically. I grew up as a Greek Orthodox person and also went to Protestant churches as my parents were pretty bipolar on religion. I met my husband who is Catholic and I was allowed to take communion as I was in the Orthodox church. After going to mass for awhile and a TON of debating I decided I would convert to Catholicism. I got married in the Catholic church and am going to RCIA this year. Absolutely LOVE IT! I listen to Catholic Radio and go to mass every week so I'm very in tuned to the religion. It's been wonderful! Glad to see a group to belong to.
Congrats on going through RCIA! My husband is a theologian and does many talks to RCIA programs here in Houston. Let me know if you have any questions......my husband is an expert (and a convert himself).0 -
I'm also in the Christians Unite group.
I'm a Catholic. I'm a Minister of the Eucharist in my local parish.
I spent about 15 years away from the Catholic church (long story but I had basically become disillusioned with it). I did a lot of soul-searching and researching during that 15 years with the intention of converting to a different religion. But in the end, I ended up going back to the Catholic church.0 -
I'm also in the Christians Unite group.
I'm a Catholic. I'm a Minister of the Eucharist in my local parish.
I spent about 15 years away from the Catholic church (long story but I had basically become disillusioned with it). I did a lot of soul-searching and researching during that 15 years with the intention of converting to a different religion. But in the end, I ended up going back to the Catholic church.
Did you end up converting to another religion and then returning to Catholicism?0 -
I'm also in the Christians Unite group.
I'm a Catholic. I'm a Minister of the Eucharist in my local parish.
I spent about 15 years away from the Catholic church (long story but I had basically become disillusioned with it). I did a lot of soul-searching and researching during that 15 years with the intention of converting to a different religion. But in the end, I ended up going back to the Catholic church.
Did you end up converting to another religion and then returning to Catholicism?
No. I didn't convert to another religion. I just read and studied about different religions, and considered converting; all the while I still prayed to God. In the end, I came to the conclusion that I was foolish to stray away from the church. My disagreement was with the church here on earth and not with God. So I started going back to mass.
Coincidentaly, at the first mass that I attended when I decided to put aside my disagreement with the church, the priest's sermon during mass referred to the parable of the prodigal son. It brought tears to my eyes, and I felt embarassed. It felt like the priest was staring straight at me.1 -
I'm also in the Christians Unite group.
I'm a Catholic. I'm a Minister of the Eucharist in my local parish.
I spent about 15 years away from the Catholic church (long story but I had basically become disillusioned with it). I did a lot of soul-searching and researching during that 15 years with the intention of converting to a different religion. But in the end, I ended up going back to the Catholic church.
Did you end up converting to another religion and then returning to Catholicism?
No. I didn't convert to another religion. I just read and studied about different religions, and considered converting; all the while I still prayed to God. In the end, I came to the conclusion that I was foolish to stray away from the church. My disagreement was with the church here on earth and not with God. So I started going back to mass.
Coincidentaly, at the first mass that I attended when I decided to put aside my disagreement with the church, the priest's sermon during mass referred to the parable of the prodigal son. It brought tears to my eyes, and I felt embarassed. It felt like the priest was staring straight at me.
Wow....how awesome is that? I love that parable.0 -
A Catholic group, my people! 0
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Came to the church in '08 and have been devoted ever since.
Currently training to be a Catholic School Primary Teacher at a Catholic University in Sydney 0 -
Born and raised Catholic...raising my children Catholic...
I find comfort in the Mass.
Help out in my church where needed, relgion class, hospitality, organizing Easter Egg Hunt...whatever is needed...0 -
Came to the church in '08 and have been devoted ever since.
Currently training to be a Catholic School Primary Teacher at a Catholic University in Sydney
LOVE this. Also, PLEASE tell me your profile picture is you dressed as a Ravenclaw. I was a Hufflepuff for Halloween. 0 -
A Catholic group, my people!
haha, Glad you like it!! Hopefully it'll continue to grow. 0 -
Hey guys! I'm married into the religion basically. I grew up as a Greek Orthodox person and also went to Protestant churches as my parents were pretty bipolar on religion. I met my husband who is Catholic and I was allowed to take communion as I was in the Orthodox church. After going to mass for awhile and a TON of debating I decided I would convert to Catholicism. I got married in the Catholic church and am going to RCIA this year. Absolutely LOVE IT! I listen to Catholic Radio and go to mass every week so I'm very in tuned to the religion. It's been wonderful! Glad to see a group to belong to.
I was an RCIA sponsor about two years ago, and it was a GREAT experience. Hopefully your leaders are just as great!! (Oh, and I absolutely LOVE Catholic Radio. ) 0 -
That is so awesome! I work at a Jesuit school, and the Jesuits were started by St. Ignatius of Loyola. My husband and I took a pilgrimage of the life of St. Ignatius the summer before last. We started in Loyola, Spain then went to Pamplona, Barcelona, Monsserrat, Manresa, Madrid then headed to Rome where he died. It was amazing!
That is so awesome!!! I've thought about doing the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) this summer after I finish teaching, but that pilgrimage sounds like a great option, too!! Maybe I'll find time to squeeze in both while I'm there... Finding out stuff like this makes me SO much more excited to finally go to Spain!!! 0 -
That is so awesome! I work at a Jesuit school, and the Jesuits were started by St. Ignatius of Loyola. My husband and I took a pilgrimage of the life of St. Ignatius the summer before last. We started in Loyola, Spain then went to Pamplona, Barcelona, Monsserrat, Manresa, Madrid then headed to Rome where he died. It was amazing!
That is so awesome!!! I've thought about doing the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) this summer after I finish teaching, but that pilgrimage sounds like a great option, too!! Maybe I'll find time to squeeze in both while I'm there... Finding out stuff like this makes me SO much more excited to finally go to Spain!!!
You'll have an amazing time! I look forward to your updates about your experience.0 -
my sister started the group, so i'm kinda famous. feel free to ask for autographs i might even be able to steal her used gum!! 0
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I was adopted through Catholic Charities, raised Catholic, went to Catholic school, was a full time volunteer/national missionary through a Catholic organization, taught in Catholic school, and am now the wife of a candidate for the diaconate. Yes, my life is very Catholic. As I tell everyone when talking about politics I'm Catholic first. I love my faith, am grateful for it, and would not abandon it, ever. I love being Catholic!
And why I"m on MFP, because I'm tired of confessing gluttony.0 -
Hello everyone!
OCDS here :-)
(Order of Carmelites Discalced Secular)
Pray for me, as I for you!!
Feel free to send prayer requests my way +0 -
I joined the church in ’84 and married a great Catholic women. Our church started perpetual Eucharistic adoration a few years back and I’m able to spend Tuesdays with Jesus! Tuesday afternoons from 4 to 5 pm I’m at adoration. I love the church and the riches it has to offer.0
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I was adopted through Catholic Charities, raised Catholic, went to Catholic school, was a full time volunteer/national missionary through a Catholic organization, taught in Catholic school, and am now the wife of a candidate for the diaconate. Yes, my life is very Catholic. As I tell everyone when talking about politics I'm Catholic first. I love my faith, am grateful for it, and would not abandon it, ever. I love being Catholic!
And why I"m on MFP, because I'm tired of confessing gluttony.
You sound like me......a total Catholic life!0 -
Came to the church in '08 and have been devoted ever since.
Currently training to be a Catholic School Primary Teacher at a Catholic University in Sydney
LOVE this. Also, PLEASE tell me your profile picture is you dressed as a Ravenclaw. I was a Hufflepuff for Halloween.
Ahhaha, Was Slytherin for Halloween, even had a dark mark 0 -
Hi all! I too am a cradle catholic. My dad was a Jesuit for 10 years before he left the order. It was during Vatican 2 and he had a hard time with many of the changes coming out of Rome. So he decided he really wanted a family. He spent most of his life working in catholic schools and I went to them as well. My dad retired from teaching Latin at a catholic HS in June of 2010 and passed away from cancer last november, but I am proud that I too have embraced my faith and my kids have also gone to catholic schools their entire life.
I have another group on here called WWJE - through the strength of Jesus I found many christians on MFP before the groups were formed and I was one of the members who pushed hard for them. I almost got kicked off MFP for looking for other christians & catholics. So feel free to join me there as well. I am very happy to see a catholic group on here as well. Please feel free to friend me too.0 -
Hi, new to the group...glad to have found it!! I too am a cradle Catholic went to Catholic school for the first 8 grades...love the Roman Catholic Church!! :happy:0
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Hi, new to the group...glad to have found it!! I too am a cradle Catholic went to Catholic school for the first 8 grades...love the Roman Catholic Church!! :happy:
I did the same, then went to a public high school. How did you transition? I was in culture shock for a bit!0 -
Hi. Glad to know of a Catholic group looking at weight loss as a spiritual battle! Looking forward to participating here!0
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born into a Roman Catholic family, confirmed catholic at the age of 19
My husband became Catholic in 2007! I have to say I'm happy to see Catholics here too.0 -
Hi - Thanks for starting this group
I chose to become Catholic in Sept 2008, went thru the RCIA process and became fully Catholic at the Easter Vigil in 2009. Previously I was un-churched. I love my Faith and currently serve as a Lector at Mass and I'm co-teaching the Confirmation class this year. I'd enjoy it more if my students loved their Faith as much as I do - but we're trying!!
I definitely need prayers to assist me on my health & weight loss journey as I just found out I have hypothyroidism (non active Thryoid gland.) So I'm at a plateau and trying hard to get off this "mountain". Wish me luck
Offering up prayers for all the members of this group!
((HUGS))
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I am so happy to find you all. I have been on MFP since July and have been looking for other Catholics. I am a cradle Catholic who was not catechized. My dad was a cradle Catholic who stopped going to Mass after Vatican 2. My mom converted to Catholicism in 1967 (bad time to convert). While I was in high school we never went to Mass. When I turned 25 my niece was born and my brother (who has left the church) had her "dedicated" in an non-denominational church. The pastor told us that we were responsible for the faith of this child and that hit me. I decided to return to the Catholic Church. Long story short I joined the choir met my husband and 16 years later we have 4 children ages 15,14,10, and 5 who all attend Catholic Schools. I volunteer at my parish. I am in charge of the Altar Servers, an EM, and help with Faith Formation. I also volunteer at my children's schools. I love the Church and the Sacraments and hope to pass that love on to my children.
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