Please pray for his conversion. I do agree that you need to follow the Gospel, the way to have salvation through Jesus Christ. They wrote, endlessly, about the importance of submitting to Bishops and respecting the authority of the Church—a Church which, in their minds, Jesus began, the apostles continued, and then passed on to them, by appointing them into places of authority. When my eldest son recently asked about Catholicism, I told him, “No other Christian gathering has the Real Presence. My heart is full. Welcome! It is beautiful. It is conversion stories like yours that renew my Faith. God bless. And I know that for one to be Catholic both have to be. Sure, they’re great, and they’re vigorous, enthusiastic Christians (who are also Catholic) but you haven’t met them you, so you’re still relatively safe. Stories like yours, move me and encourage me. There are two sides to becoming a Catholic – receiving instruction in the faith, and taking part in the services of a local Catholic community. Anyone is welcome and encouraged to convert. But I will pray for your kids, if you will pray for mine! I have been Catholic from birth and lately, I seem to be surrounded by many protestants and have been feeling like I’m alone in my love of the Catholic Church. I am a convert from Evangelical Protestantism as well. I’m a Catholic revert, meaning I was born Catholic & fell away from the faith, became Protestant, and four years ago I came back home to the Catholic Church. How would I go about contacting someone about the requirements? So beautiful and so authentic. I already had a relationship with Jesus, but becoming Catholic brought me back to communion with His Church and with Him in the true presence of the Eucharist. Don’t yield your will. My wife and I joined the Catholic Church 14 years ago from the Southern Baptist denomination. He also never thought it was Protestant vs Catholic. Just waiting to find that one piece of information that would prove the Catholic Church was wrong and I could go on my happy Protestant way. That He was HOLY. But maybe there’s still hope, maybe the slope is not yet too slippery. I am an avid researcher and I had someone tell me we needed to evangelize to Catholics. What a beautiful story Heather. It's not like deciding to be a hipster or marking "Y" on your driver's license to be an organ donor. I didn’t know the rich heritage of Christianity. Any help or advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated. I am home. So glad and I will be praying at this especially special time for you and your husband! I will be praying for you and your husband this Triduum. and i ussually heard from the protestants how they criticised us specially with Mamma Mary’s intercession! Am happy for you & your family, Heather. He told me that he didn’t expect me to change churches. Blessings as you live the Triduum!! We must, at this point, completely refuse to challenge our faith. It’s hard work, and hard truths, but amazing. From there you can choose whether or not to become Catholic. He was Baptist and thought it was a natural progression or journey. With my husband and 2 of our kids. Finished! Pray for God to steer you to the right people who can help you make this transition. For God nothing is impossible. What an joyous and amazing time!! Thoughts, petitions, or thankfulness are all well and good but something else might creep into your prayers and you might, by no fault of your own, pray for guidance in your faith journey. I was wondering, would I even be allowed to convert, since I have been divorced? Congratulations on finding the Catholic way of life, I had goose bumps reading your story. The above verse says otherwise. Heather, welcome home! These classes teach possible converts and those returning to the Faith about Catholic teachings. {Really- I wanted to see if everything I had heard about the Catholic Church was true or not. It still amazes me to think about how truly *Christ-centered* the Catholic church is. God bless you! we are all son of God! I, too, am 2 days away from receiving Christ – body, blood, soul, and divinity in the Holy Eucharist at Easter Vigil!!! Have a blessed Easter. The main reason is because of the new Catholics being welcomed into the Church. Don’t, whatever you do, let up even the smallest part of your life to God’s control. But, I’m sad because my 15 year old son and 12 year old daughter won’t be joining us as they don’t want to leave our old church either. My husband came home one day after 12 years of marriage and said he stopped by a catholic church to talk to them about becoming Catholic. « A Day in the Life of a Work at Home Homeschooling Mom. <3, Your sharing brought tears to my eyes Welcome home . As an evangelical I didn’t even realize that this material exists and when I did, I began to devour it. Jesus’ death apparently had done nothing…. Being LDS I began to feel a very big lack of Christ and I couldn’t seem to find Him anywhere. The WORD is fed to us by partaking in the Holy Eucharist! Such a beautiful conversion story! The most important thing is prayer. I was young at the time of the Protestant conversation. Praise God. How, at the last bastion of common sense, the final battlefield, the great basilica of reason and sanity, can we make our stand? What a wonderful post this was! If you’re Protestant, great. This is so beautiful. However hateful and/or hurtful comments will not be tolerated. My husband is indifferent. Becoming Protestant. Welcome home to the Catholic Church! Thanks and praises to God, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. My husband is already serving in various positions in our Parish. I wondered around for a bit but he settled in Catholicism fairly quickly. <3 Wishing you well! I have always wanted to revisit the church and convert but my current husband has an issue with the church. I grew up Catholic ,and used to pray nightly for people to get out of purgatory (another false addition to the Bible).It was taught that almost everyone had to go through this hell like place to “burn off their sins”. Again, welcome home! Welcome home! Please continue to share your story and your enthusiasm with the people God puts in your life, especially us cradle Catholics. God drew the line that very day. From a fulsome reading it’s clear just how tenuous some of the decisions and attitudes of the Early Reformers were. ], Originally posted on The Cordial Catholic, Albert Little is a Catholic convert, husband, and full-time dad. What a gift you have been given! We’re not scared to think about the Bible, the Sacraments, or the Christian Church in a new way. Congrats & welcome home! I remember the first time I stepped foot into a Catholic church. Caution! I am so happy for you and will be praying for you! I have a whole new understanding and respect for our early Church fathers. Hugs! I had to keep digging. If the sinner is granted right standing with God through faith (“born-again”), he will then experience transformation of character. Why?" To learn and understand the hearts of the faithful people that he once detested so much. I am so happy for you and thankful for the graces you have received that led you to enter the Roman Catholic Church. Why do some make it so hard, when in reality, Jesus took all the payment for our sin? I too am a silent witness to my husband and pray for him. Reading a conversion story as fulsome as Rome Sweet Home is dangerous. Welcome to the Church! If you’re Catholic, great. I could feel the excitement you are experiencing and I can’t wait to follow how God will continue to bless your marriage and family through the sacraments and His Church. More recent figures from 2016 show that among those of working age 44% are now Catholic … It’s hard for Protestants to understand. I love your enthusiasm for the Eucharist! I pray you meet Holy Spirit-filled, devout, Bible-reading Catholics, of which there are many. My prayer life is more alive than it has ever been. Just saw you online on Marcus Grodi’s show, The Journey Home. I read a blog one day by a former Protestant pastor turned Catholic priest. I would definitely start there. The Holy Spirit has been guiding the apostles and their successors since Pentecost (John 16:12-15). I know how excited you all are!!! Welcome home! Select any Protestant denomination, Methodist, Baptist, Evangelical, etc. I am in tears after reading your post. You could be my sister! does not save anyone. I’d like to know how you are getting on now two years later. I’m still not sure what that is going to look like. ... Why do Evangelicals Become Catholics? Becoming a leader in one of these churches is often open to laypersons, but it may require education and ordination, depending on the denomination. Congratulations for your husband’s journey – and for yours. After returning I realized what an terrible thing my relative had done to me and herself. It just seems that so many put their faith/trust in a church and not in the Savior. And guess what, those Catholics, they didn’t add any books to your Bible! I’m wiping tears out of my eyes. A few have been Lutheran. Thanks so much for sharing it! But now I understand why. I enjoy reading your beautiful testimony. I know, in the past, He’s gotten you through some tough times and difficult situations. We must be careful that we are not blinded by the truths in God’s Word. I just did it because I was supposed to. And welcome home!!! May you always be blessed, enriched and filled with the Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome home! I was in the presence of something glorious, and mysterious all at the same time. And now you’re here. I am just so happy for you! This weekend will truly be amazing for you. As a “cradle Catholic” I have a love for my faith but have questioned it over the years. I dug and I dug. What a delight to read your story and know that you are coming into the Church this Saturday! We must dig in, friends, and dig in deep. So very excited for you! He or she will explain to you what that church believes. Thank you for sharing, especially about your husband. I didn’t know why we did and said what we did in church week after week. They love Jesus, but seem to be unaware that they were leaving his true church. . Well, I'm a Protestant, so of course my answer is a bit biased in that direction. Because this is where my faith was lacking all those years. I was encouraged to dive into Scripture, to see it all for myself. and afraid of what friends and family who still think about that will say) but…at the end of the day, you have to follow God. Welcome home! Wow. Oh, sweet friend, you have me in tears! I have never forgotten the way that I felt that night. In the 80’s Scott and his wife Kimberly were part of a wave of famous Catholic converts from Protestantism. If you believed liberals, most Catholics who leave the church would be joining mainline churches, like the Episcopal church. ” For by grace you have been saved through faith. This is beautiful. Just loved your stories. He tried one way, now he tried another. Stand firm, and refuse to be moved. I’ve often said that it was only by God’s infinite grace that our marriage survived these differences. To make a long story short, there is no doubt in my mind that God made his presence known to me and guided me back to our beautiful faith. Happy Easter—He is risen, like He said! We know what we believe! And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”, We get to heaven by Jesus’ death on the cross- he was our ransom, paid in full. I found your blog randomly the other day. And, if you’re not careful, your road may begin to take a slight jog to the left and you may find yourself at the very beginnings of a Rome bound journey. Going to church, doing works, etc. I came into the church in 2007 and am SO looking forward to my anniversary this weekend. I was a Protestant for twenty years before I became a Catholic. He truly believes they worship idols because that is what he has been taught. Finally. Dr. Hahn, a evangelical pastor, was radically converted to Catholicism and soon after his “conversion story,” recorded onto cassette tapes, started being passed around. When I started reading about the Catholic Church, it was like God was peeling away all sorts of debris from my eyes. Along I brought my 3 youngest children and they’re being raised Catholic. I continue to pray for their conversion, to see the beauty of the Church. I'm not sure there', So- in South Carolina, we call this Chicken Bog. God bless you, girl. Welcome home and congratulations! God bless you and your hhusband on this most special Easter! And how adequate and immediate the response of the Catholic Counter-Reformation truly was in cleaning up places the Church of 1,500 years had gone awry. God gives very good gifts, and loves us very much. I thought that was a neat analogy: you’re not necessarily leaving anything behind, but you are entering into a new fullness and many years of new growth. Congratulations to you, Amy!! I have a great sentimental feeling for Catholic things when I attend funerals, weddings,etc, but also a sadness. The journey is only beginning. We are too!!! I converted in 1987, and have never been sorry. You may have already come to realize, at this point in your journey, especially if you didn’t heed my earlier advice, that there are some pretty amazing Catholics out there. As a naive, curious Christian I began to read the Early Church Fathers only to find out that they were startlingly Catholic. Two days before I will get to physically touch the body and blood of my Lord and Savior. I would never have guessed that your family would have struggled with that issue. I’m a convert, too, from atheism — came into the Catholic church, and my husband came in five years later. If you concur with that church’s beliefs, then ask to join the church. Answer 4. I love my Savior, and wouldn’t change a thing about who and what I believe in, even if a close family member or friend tried to change my mind. If not the Catholic Church other christians specially the Protestants has no calendar guide of the religious celebration specially easter and christmas!!!!!! He was no longer full of hate and animosity. This could, ultimately, be your greatest mistake. My journey began as a Catholic, having grown up in a Catholic household. Dr. Hahn is now a highly renown biblical theologian, a prolific author, and a voice of authority, compassion, and expertise in the Catholic Church. He attends Mass with us and is very respectful of the Catholic Faith. Your email address will not be published. We both cried when he first received Holy Communion. Catholics have a Pope, which they consider a vicar for Christ — an infallible stand-in, if … I knew that I … We are all one big family with a Heavenly Father, a perfect loving Mother, big brothers and sisters, and all of us on earth still working out our salvation in fear and trembling. Thanks so much for sharing your story. Your story is beautiful. In the story of Scott and Kimberley, and the stories of other converts to Catholicism, you’ll see echoes of your own faith journey. And Welcome Home! Honestly, that is the only way to having eternal life, and so I can be happy for you, too, Heather, if you have a relationship with Christ. I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I read something in Scripture and swore I had never seen that before. They brought in a Protestant form of the ordination service, and in 1550 Cranmer wrote The Defence of the True and Catholic Doctrine of the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. I will keep you & your family in my prayers during the Triduum services. I am an ex Roman catholic who by Gods grace was made one of the elect and am now a Reformed Protestant. )One Mediator. God has a sense of humor to go along with His infinite grace and mercy, doesn’t He? Lutherans and Catholics share many liturgical traits, and we each have major differences. You are right–we can’t do works, deeds, etc. My husband is not Catholic, he comes from a Baptist background. . I recommend burying one’s head in the sand although successful techniques may vary. One of the first mistakes I made as a Protestant was to read Scott Hahn. The men that chose which books were sacred were Catholic. http://www.gotquestions.org/ransom.html This is it! This isn’t a Catholic vs. Protestant debate. )], [See also: The Largest Collection of Relics Outside the Vatican Is In… Pittsburgh, PA? http://www.northerncffamily.blogspot.com/p/catholic-conversion-story.html, http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/False%20Religions/Roman%20Catholicism/mary_no_mediator.htm, Why I am Leaving My Protestant Roots and Becoming Catholic - The Splendor of the Church, Becoming Catholic: Easter Vigil - Upside Down Homeschooling, Officially Catholic – Easter Vigil Recap | Styled Grace. Through God all things are possible. God is GREAT!!!!!! lol. I didn’t know how it all started. For me, I can trace certain lines—a certain narrative—through nearly a decade’s long journey. This will become a part of you and it's not something you want to do half-heartedly. This is such an exciting weekend for so many of us. I say all these things in love, i guess you will not post this. I was pregnant with my first son, over 21 years ago. My life will never be the same. God Bless You!! This Priest Encourages Catholics Not to Give Up, 6 Fun Ways to Celebrate Christmas Until The Baptism of Jesus, In One Infographic, A Little Girl’s 5 Ordinary (But Extraordinary) Ways to Grow in Holiness, What Changed This Protestant’s Mind About the Eucharist, Dear Catholics: Unsolicited Advice from an Evangelical Convert, 5 Extraordinary Eucharistic Miracles that Left Physical Evidence (With Pictures!). It is such an exciting time. For Easter this year, instead of giving something up, (well, OK, I gave up wine too) I decided to go to Mass everyday. He is so gracious! Amen sister. Don’t try to pray the rosary (it’s shockingly easy to learn!). The popularity of Scott, and then Kimberly’s, stories touched off a massive wave of Catholic conversions and encouraged the pair to write a book based on their experience called Rome Sweet Home. Congratulations, and welcome home — I have a feeling you can inspire a lot of us with your faith! Catholics who become Protestants will generally acknowledge that they had been raised Catholic but never new Christ, I never knew my faith, it didn’t mean anything to me, seemed like empty ritual to me,. Many blessings to you on this very special Easter! I pray that this happens with my hubby one day. I am also discerning to be a Sister, who would have thought at the age of 35. I researched the Catholic Church for 3 years and found my home there 4 years ago this Easter. The Catholic Church is truly so very beautiful with all it’s sacraments! Now is a trying time for me regarding the church in my state and your testimony made me want to examine what I love and feel toward the Catholic faith. My prayers are with you. If you insist and continue praying you may, accidentally, pray in a way you don’t mean to. God miraculously brought me back to the Church but beyond my wildest dreams he brought my husband along with me. Welcome home. “In fact I witnessed Christ being worshiped and adored in such a beautiful way that many days I would just stand with tears in my eyes completely in awe of the sacred mysteries celebrated in the Mass.”. Preparation for reception into the Church begins with the inquiry stage, in which the unbaptized person begins to learn about the Catholic faith and decide whether to embrace it.The first formal step to Catholicism begins with the rite of reception into the order of catechumens, in which the unbaptized express their desire and intention to become Christians. I married someone who really had no faith life in his youth and was very much against “organized religion” I fell away due to my husband’s harrassment. I didn’t know how it all started. Congratulations! History will disclose a person, a time in history, and a place of origin and none of it leads back to Christ. Instead, the Early Church is decidedly Catholic in its doctrine and its hierarchical structure, and if you’re not careful, you may come to a similarly shocking conclusion as I did. In fact I witnessed Christ being worshiped and adored in such a beautiful way that many days I would just stand with tears in my eyes completely in awe of the sacred mysteries celebrated in the Mass. I have tears streaming down my face from your story and the comments. Our two boys are 12 and 14 and will be baptized, receive First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. You might pray for help, and then, friend, you’re done. I hope this will get you to research church history and read the whole New Testament. My father is a convert from Judaism and my husband from Lutheranism. Linda, will you contact me please: alfenner@hotmail.com. You will be in our prayers through out the Easter season. Thank you for sharing your story. That our Church is not like what they about….. Added books to the Bible? How so much of the Reformation was thrust forward by cultural, not religious, details. We must read all the authors we’ve always read. I was certain the problem was me, my expectations were too high, etc. i just ignored from them what i heard as they still need to study firts the story of the catholic church. So touched by this post. Heather, what a beautiful coming home story God has given you! Oh, and here’s our conversion story! I don’t doubt for a second that He will continue to bless your family in wonderful ways as you continue to serve Him! Welcome Home, this is a beautiful story of God’s grace and may God bless all your work and prayers. I do hope there are some Catholics who throw themselves on God’s mercy to get into heaven. Ephesians 2:8-9 http://www.northerncffamily.blogspot.com/p/catholic-conversion-story.html. If you’re Protestant, great. I LOVE reading how He put the fire into others the same way I experienced! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. In this area you need to be maximally alert and abide by the old adage: be careful what you pray for. I did my best. We’re entering the church together! From a former protestant pastor and his wife (me), I am also sharing from my heart and in love, both to you and to Jesus and His Church, which I will defend when maligned. I’m not surprised he converted. Congratulations! In fact, I use to say it was the last religion on earth I would ever join. Oh my goodness! Seriously, you could have picked me up off the floor. Welcome home. Hi Angie. So are you. I can’t think of anywhere that Church teaching demands the belief of one spouse for the other to be received into the Church. Thank you for sharing this story. Awesome story of a journey definitely ordained by God. No passion. I liked what I was reading so I subscribed. Hiya! Hi, Phyllis! As a cradle catholic, your story gives me new life in celebrating the next few days. You make me wish I were a part of the “Tiber Swim Team 2014” wonderful. Encourage you not to read your Bible?, etc.}. As a Protestant convert to Catholicism whose journey culminated at the Easter Vigil earlier this year, I have some experience, oddly enough, in how to become a Catholic. This was a man that I could be married to. It enriched my own continuous journey to know my own faith even more deeper. Please know that I will be praying for you as you profess your faith and begin a journey that lasts beyond a lifetime. He has even defended the Catholic Faith to others. I will also add that my Protestant friends were very kind and accepting; I hope the same holds true for you. But I ended up going from curious, to interested, to fascinated, to “this has been what I have been looking for my entire life”. God willing, a year from this Easter I will be entering the Church too. Scripture was making sense. If you’re Catholic, great. But my husband, who was born and raised Southern Baptist, won’t covert with me. Thank you for your story. I have been Catholic for 25 years as of the Feast of the Annunciation, and it’s the best decision I have ever made. He said the turning point for him was when a Catholic asked him what is \" How much of his doctrine of justification and the very things he split from the Church over are driven directly by a manic personality. not a buddy up there granting us wishes like a genie…I truly felt blessed that He wohld just call me His own andbe still and not ask for so much..or anything except protection for my family and adore his Holiness. Welcome Home! Your story reminds me to persevere in prayer, that I never know what God has in store for us. Sadly,not all Protestant churches present the gospel clearly anymore! 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