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Why are so many Catholics uncomfortable when it comes to “evangelization”?

Can Catholics receive communion in a Protestant church?

“Amen, Amen, I say to you.” Why does the Catholic Church not share Holy Communion with non-Catholics?

Receiving Holy Communion is not a “prize” or a “participation trophy.”

The Easter Triduum The Easter Triduum is its own Liturgical Season, just like Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time. The Word Triduum comes from Latin and means “Three days.” The Triduum begins at sunset on Holy Thursday and ends at sunset Easter Sunday. All liturgies offered during these three days are considered one continuous celebration, like acts in a play or a movie. So, by only joining for Easter Sunday, it is like showing up to the end of show without seeing the beginning or middle.

What is a Eucharistic Missionary?

What exactly is RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) and what should I expect?

I'm a truck driver, and because of that, my schedule is a little different than others, mostly because I'm not home. I'm home daily now, but when I decerned to become Catholic, I was an over the road driver. This made the whole idea of attending the RCIA classes seem impossible. I worried I wasn't able to become Catholic. I called up the parish office and set up an appointment with Father Dave for the next time I was home. 

I would recommend RCIA to everyone including Catholics. For someone who had no intention of turning Catholic, RCIA is fabulous.

At my baptism this past Easter, I felt at peace as Fr. J. started pouring water over me and I heard a voice say, "It’s about time. I have been waiting for you." It was amazing. Gregg

Growing up, my parents and I did not attend church regularly. My parents were raised with completely different faiths (Baptist and Judaism). Some Sundays I would go to the Baptist church with my dad and granny. And a hand full of times, I went with my other grandparents to Temple before my grandfather passed away. Despite the lack of consistency, I always liked going to church, and I did attend different youth groups and church camps with my friends. 

Why do people who are interested in becoming Catholic need to attend classes?