I’m seriously considering becoming Catholic. I’ve been watching the RCIA classes online from William Saunders who is the pastor at Our Lady of Hope in Potomac Falls, Va. I wanted to see what I’d be in for if I went to the classes. Or when I do I could be the smartest kid in class. :)
(just kidding)
We welcome you.
As a member of my parish RCIA Teaching Team, I can say we'll give you a strong introduction (or re-introduction) to Our Lord Jesus Christ and the basics of Creed, Commandments and Sacraments. I don't know whether all the Parishes/Dioceses use basically the same RCIA format or not: I do know our own lesson plans vary (slightly) from year to year, though we zero in on the basics. We strongly believe the best way to teach doctrine is: to teach doctrine.
As a teacher the one thing I would beg from you and practically demand of you: ask questions. Imagine that in 72 point font size. ASK QUESTIONS. Nothing gratifies a teacher more; nothing benefits wannabe Catholics more; and it will be appreciated by the other members of the class, too, who were thinking that same question, pert'near, but didn't quite have the gumption to ask it.
I would be willing to entertain any and all questions on FR threads or by FR Private Message,at any time.
You can see I'm enthused. Yay!
Will keep you in my prayers! No doubt you have already discovered EWTN's program The Journey Home which airs on Monday nights at 8pm. Host Marcus Grodi also maintains an excellent site, The Coming Home Network, which offers a wealth of resources for seekers, including a forum.
May our Lord bless you on your journey!
My husband became Catholic through RCIA a number of years ago. He is very grateful, but would say that it is not like a package or kit which contains all the answers. Rather, it gets you started on your life of learning more and living within the Catholic community.
I’m happy for you. My husband has a vastly better and more contented, and holier, life than he would have had, had he not taken the step of starting the RCIA process over 20 years ago.