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Why is it so important that we register in a parish? Isn’t it good enough that we go to Mass?

What is the difference between mortal sin and venial sin?

Can someone who is not Catholic go to Confession?

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?

A popular R.C.I.A. question; why is it necessary to confess our sins to a priest?