I had always wanted to learn more about the Catholic faith.  I think it was an influence from going to a Convent school and attending most of all the Masses the school had held.

I even went to the Catholic church, Our Mother of Perpetual Help, down the road from my parents home.  I will meet my friend at the church, none of us were Catholics, but she was to meet her boyfriend who is a Catholic.  Yep, I’m her accomplice!  Anyways, even after our school days, I still go to the same church just for the heck of it especially on Christmas.  I have not attended an Easter Mass. I even went to other churches of different faith (Methodist, Baptist) I was not comfortable there.  I was still comfortable at a Catholic church.

And since I married a Catholic who does not goes to church anymore, I am still keen to go, but no matter how many times I asked him to, he told me to turn the TV on and watch the Mass on TV.  A lot of churches broadcast their Mass on TV, mainly for those who are not able to attend church, i.e. no transportation, disable as some examples.  No, I won’t do that.

I decided to pay a visit at the Catholic church, Mary Mother of the Church, around where I live.  I like the Mass, simple and short, 1 hour every Sunday. I get there 15 minutes early to get a spot on the last pew all the way behind at the back of the church.  As soon as Mass ends, I will be the first to get out.  I don’t have the courage to speak to any one.  Just not my type i guess to speak to any one out of the lot.

Finally, last week I went for my first meet up after I sent an email to the church to inquire who I should speak to if I want to learn more in depth on Catholicism and the church.  I met with the lady in charge of RCIA (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults) last Tuesday evening.  I felt so proud of myself for doing this all by myself.  DBs has no objections.  I have questions on the Mass, he will explained them to me.  But I want to know more about it.  Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. are set for all RCIA inquiries.  Any questions on the faith and be asked at this session.

So, yes, I have started the first stage of the RCIA process, and I will be going every Tuesday till I’m ready to start Cathecumen (not sure of the spelling) classes, held every Sunday for an hour.  The RCIA process will take a year or 3 years, depending on the individual if they are ready to be baptized.  There will be a sponsor chosen for me from the church if I’m ready for my classes.  The sponsor will guide me and if I have questions he/she will be there for me.  Baptism will be held every Easter Vigil.

Today is Palm Sunday and was my first Palm Sunday Mass.  A very beautiful Mass.   I will attend this Thursday’s Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil) and Easter Sunday’s Mass.  DB said he will come along on Sunday’s Mass, the earliest one that is 7 a.m.  I’m glad he wants to come along.

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