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KansasGirl
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| Location: | Oklahoma USA |
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| First Name: | Kerie | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | Christian (Nazarene) Precatachumate |
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Posted: Sun Jul 13th, 2008 02:13 pm |
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Greetings from Oklahoma! I am new to this forum, and I am so happy to have found it.
I am a 37 year old SAHW&M and I am in the "precatachumenate" from what I understand. I have always felt drawn towards the Catholic church for some reason. As a child, I would ride my bike around the corner to the local Catholic church and go inside and pray. I guess I was feeling the presence of the Lord, but I didn't realize it at the time.
In middle school, I met my best friend who was Catholic. She would take me to CYI there. I always enjoyed myself.
At the age of 17, I became a "born-again" Christian. Throughout my Christian life, though, I still feel this tug towards the church. I have considered taking the RCIA class before, but we have moved around quite a bit with my DH's job. Now that we are settled for a bit, I am prayerfully considering the class again. I have contacted the church, spoken at length with the education director, and I met the pastor (Father Joe).
I apologize if this post isn't very articulate. I'm on my first cup of coffee this morning, so I'm not quite awake yet. 
I love "The Journey Home" television show on EWTN. It makes me realize that I am not alone on my journey.
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Intercessor
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Posted: Sun Jul 13th, 2008 04:00 pm |
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KansasGirl wrote:
Greetings from Oklahoma! I am new to this forum, and I am so happy to have found it.
I am a 37 year old SAHW&M and I am in the "precatachumenate" from what I understand. I have always felt drawn towards the Catholic church for some reason. As a child, I would ride my bike around the corner to the local Catholic church and go inside and pray. I guess I was feeling the presence of the Lord, but I didn't realize it at the time.
In middle school, I met my best friend who was Catholic. She would take me to CYI there. I always enjoyed myself.
At the age of 17, I became a "born-again" Christian. Throughout my Christian life, though, I still feel this tug towards the church. I have considered taking the RCIA class before, but we have moved around quite a bit with my DH's job. Now that we are settled for a bit, I am prayerfully considering the class again. I have contacted the church, spoken at length with the education director, and I met the pastor (Father Joe).
I apologize if this post isn't very articulate. I'm on my first cup of coffee this morning, so I'm not quite awake yet.
I love "The Journey Home" television show on EWTN. It makes me realize that I am not alone on my journey.
Hi, Kerie! Welcome to the forum. I'm also happy that you found it. 
One of my father's closest friends was a Nazarene minister. They passed many hours praying together and encouraging each other.
Sounds as if you are moving step by step in the right direction.
Have you done much studying yet? Bought many books yet?
OK, what is SAHW&M? I should know, shouldn't I?
Grace and peace,
Becky
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"The perfection of a soul may be measured by the degree to which it does the will of God, and finds its happiness in doing it.... O my God,...the only thing necessary is Your holy will," Divine Intimacy, pp. 15-16 Father Gabriel, O.C.D.
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KansasGirl
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Posted: Sun Jul 13th, 2008 04:15 pm |
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Hi, Becky. Thanks for your welcome. I actually have bought a couple of books: "The Complete Idiot's Guide To Catholicism," which I hope and pray will be a good read (and not turn into an anti-Catholicism rant), and I bought a New American Bible.
I also received many good pamphlets and articles from the education leader at St. Benedicts. They offer a year-round RCIA class.
SAHW&M= stay at home wife and mother. 
I am just a simple housewife from Kansas living in Oklahoma. 
You DO NOT KNOW how happy I am to have found this forum. I discovered it late last night before turning the computer over to my girls. I have been reading conversion story after conversion story this morning. It's nice to know I am not alone in my feelings and process.
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David W. Emery
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Posted: Sun Jul 13th, 2008 04:33 pm |
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You DO NOT KNOW how happy I am to have found this forum.
OF COURSE we know, Kerie. That’s why we’re here to greet you. Let us know how we can help you.
David
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Pani Rose
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Posted: Sun Jul 13th, 2008 05:39 pm |
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KansasGirl wrote: SAHW&M= stay at home wife and mother.
I am just a simple housewife from Kansas living in Oklahoma.
Well, I am not aware of ANYTHING simple about being a stay home mom & wife. Seems to me it is one of the busiest executive jobs a mom or dad can have. Bravo! Nothing like coming home to good  and a comfortable home.
Welcome to CHNI forum!
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| Location: | Michigan USA |
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Posted: Sun Jul 13th, 2008 06:21 pm |
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Hello, and welcome.
For what it's worth, I've heard and read that the Complete Idiot's Guide is not the best book to read for someone researching the claims of the Catholic Church, while the book Catholicism for Dummies is excellent.
I haven't read the Idiot book, though, while I have read the Dummy one. And the Dummy one is excellent.
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Howard the Pilgrim
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| Location: | Lamar, Colorado USA |
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| First Name: | Howard | | Gender: | Male | | Faith History: | United Presbyterian, non-denom, American Baptist, non-denom, Conservative Baptist, United Methodist ... |
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Posted: Sun Jul 13th, 2008 08:27 pm |
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Howdy Neighbor,
I live in SE Colorado about 30 miles from KS and 75 miles from OK. Welcome to the forum. There are a lot of us from all kinds of different denominational, non-denominational and theological backgrounds so you will have lots of company.
Howard
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KansasGirl
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Posted: Sun Jul 13th, 2008 10:05 pm |
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Free wrote: Hello, and welcome.
For what it's worth, I've heard and read that the Complete Idiot's Guide is not the best book to read for someone researching the claims of the Catholic Church, while the book Catholicism for Dummies is excellent.
I haven't read the Idiot book, though, while I have read the Dummy one. And the Dummy one is excellent.
That is what I was afraid of, Free...I saw a copy of the "Dummies" guide, and I saw it had a recommendation by a Bishop or somebody. My "Idiot" book does not. I actually have looked and read so many websites that I don't really need to use that particular source. I truely enjoy reading the conversion stories the best because I know exactly where they are coming from! LOL
Thank you for all the welcomes. I know this will be a great place to come if I have ???? (AND I WILL...).
BTW, we lived in Michigan for a little over a year due to my DH's job transfer. I see some of you are from there. What a beautiful state. The sunsets I was blessed to see while living there were the most beautiful I've ever seen. We lived between Saginaw and Flint in a small town (very small) called Millington.
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Credo Catholic
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Posted: Sun Jul 13th, 2008 10:24 pm |
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| Dear KansasGirl, welcome to the forum. You will find many questions already answered here, but feel free to ask your own because we love to answer them! There are no questions too small or too big, trust me. We just hope you will find the help you need to understand the truth of the catholic church. God bless
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Ave_Girl
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Posted: Mon Jul 14th, 2008 03:14 pm |
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Welcome to the forum Kerie! I look forward to reading your posts and seeing your insights into discussions!
God bless,Last edited on Mon Jul 14th, 2008 03:15 pm by Ave_Girl
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Dave Armstrong
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Posted: Mon Jul 14th, 2008 03:56 pm |
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| Welcome, Kerie. I hope you find what you are looking for here. I believe you will! The folks on this forum are very friendly and caring, especially towards new members.
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http://www.biblicalcatholic.com/
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KansasGirl
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Posted: Tue Jul 15th, 2008 01:41 pm |
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Dave Armstrong wrote: Welcome, Kerie. I hope you find what you are looking for here. I believe you will! The folks on this forum are very friendly and caring, especially towards new members.
Thank you, Dave. I am AMAZED at the wealth of information I have found here and on other websites.
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CajunRick
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Posted: Tue Jul 15th, 2008 03:46 pm |
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KansasGirl wrote: I am AMAZED at the wealth of information I have found here and on other websites.
Welcome, Kerie. We're glad to have you here with us.
There is a wealth of valuable information on the Internet, but like with anything else, there's a lot of garbage, too. Some sites are only marginally Catholic, and some are downright schismatic. Even so, a careful investigation can unearth nuggets of gold amidst the manure.
One good place to look is http://www.catholicculture.org . They offer reviews of web sites and will steer you away from those that do not follow Catholic teaching. Of course, CHNI always gets the highest marks, and they particularly like our forum, which shows just how perceptive they are!! 
If ever you run across anything on the Internet that makes you uneasy, feel free to ask us for an opinion. Don't feel bad if you get fooled. I've been mislead a few times, too.
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