"This is like asking, Why am I a male? Yet, being a Catholic is, of course, something I choose. However, I do compare the two, as being Catholic is part of my being. I have searched, questioned, and compared Catholicism to other Christian religions. The Catholic faith and doctrine doesn't just have the fullness and wholeness of Christ's teachings, rather it is the fullness and wholeness of Christ's teachings because she speaks it all from her heart." ...... Dave Hankle, St. Helen Catholic Church

 

"I consider it the greatest privilege of my life to participate in the Eucharistic Liturgy each day. The love and gratitude I feel as I experience the living presence of the Lord Jesus and celebrate the great gift of salvation made possible by his life, death, and resurrection is sometimes so intense, I think I will be overcome by it. I thank the Eternal Father every day for the unparalleled privilege of being a Catholic." .....Michelle Willis, St. John of the Cross Catholic Church

 

"GRACE! As a convert, I am so overwhelmed and thankful that I am Catholic and can enjoy all the consolations the Catholic Church offers: Mass every day, the Eucharist (Source and Summit of the faith), Confession, 5 other Sacraments, a Pope and Magisterium for magnificent authority and teaching, Sacred Tradition (the life of the Holy Spirit in the Church), Mary our Blessed Mother who Christ gave to us at the foot of the cross, the Rosary to meditate on the life of Christ, the Saints as intercessors and role models, the Early Church Fathers, phenomenal prayers, devotions and novenas, indulgences and last, but not least, guaranteed solid ground on the teaching of faith and morals in these difficult times. I am so blessed. Why? I don't know.....God's Riches At Christ's Expense: G-R-A-C-E" ....Ginny Frederick, St. John of the Cross Catholic Church

 

"I am Catholic because the Holy Spirit led me to the Catholic Church. As a sinner, through some caring Christian friends, I met Jesus in a Protestant church.  I was introduced first to Jesus and then to the Holy Spirit.  After my baptism in the Holy Spirit, my hunger for Jesus and His church grew. The Holy Spirit then led me, kicking and screaming, to the Catholic Church, where He showed me the beauty of the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, with which I struggled for a long time. I have now begun to discover the vast depository of our Catholic Faith and Heritage. Jesus is my Lord and Savior: I am a child of the King.  I am equipped with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit for ministry by the grace of the Sacraments, most especially the Eucharist.  I love the three C’s:  Catholic, Christian, Charismatic!  My Catholic experience has made me a more complete Christian."..... John Dean, St Helen Catholic Church

 

"I was baptized Catholic as an infant, but strayed, returning only when my first child was born. I had no real grasp of the value of the faith, but vaguely wanted my child to know God, and so turned to what seemed familiar. Over the years, the Lord has enriched me by allowing me to suffer many challenges, both from within and without my parish, my family, and my own spirit. Along the way, Jesus has revealed himself to me in tangible, deep experiences; this does not come as a surprise. He was born to die for me. He is Living Bread for me. Of course, He would touch my soul unforgettably. That way He knows I am His forever." ...... Carolyn Dean, St. Helen Catholic Church

 

"The Catholic Church, founded by Christ, is the source of all the truths that are essential for my salvation."..... Keith Hartley, St. John of the Cross Catholic Church

 

"I am a Catholic first because I was born and Baptized Catholic. Second, because by the grace of God He has given me the gift of faith. And finally, because of both, I have the deep desire to know, love and serve God now and forever." ......Anne E. Anderson, St. John of the Cross Catholic Church

 

"Honored to receive Jesus at daily Mass, our savior gives us his mother Mary from the cross. He gives us Sacraments of love and forgiveness, all free gifts which provide me with the peace He intended when He said: "I will be with you always." By these gifts of grace, I'm honored to lovingly follow Him closely and to love one another to the eternal gates of our creator's happiness." ...... Robert P. Balents, St. John of the Cross Catholic Church

 

"First, Catholicism can be traced to its origin, Jesus Christ. Second, there is a seamless connection between the current practices and past tradition. Third, Catholicism has a universal structure of faith, belief and authority." ...... Gene Mesley, St. John of the Cross Catholic Church

 

"I was born into a Catholic family. Having read about the history of Christianity, where the Bible came from, the sacraments and the saints, my knowledge of Catholicism and my faith have increased. Watching EWTN has also helped me grow spiritually. I believe the Catholic Church encompasses everything Jesus taught us, showed us, and gave us, especially the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist." ..... Janice E. Freemen, St. John of the Cross Catholic Church

 

"I am a Catholic because I believe that it is the only Church founded by God, and because it has had an unbroken, hierarchical authority over it from St. Peter to the present time. Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, understood and proclaimed by the Catholic Church, gives us the unparalled guidance needed to achieve our earthly mission---to know, love and serve God in this life, so that we may join Him forever in the next." ...... Jim McCabe, St. John of the Cross Catholic Church

 

"I put my faith and trust in the Catholic Church because Jesus is the founder of it. It was called such as early as the year 100 AD. Approximately 300 years later, the Catholic Church defined the cannon of the Bible so we owe the Bible to the Catholic Church. And we have a Pope and Magisterium in union with the Pope to authoritatively interpret the Bible." .....Suzanne, St. John of the Cross Catholic Church

 

"I am a Catholic because it is the one true Church and has been since the Christian Church began. I find that receiving the Eucharist at daily Mass each day brings me to a closer relationship with God." ...... Walter Brock, Holy Cross Catholic Church

 

"I am a Catholic because I believe this is the Church founded by Jesus and entrusted to St. Peter (and his successors) and His Apostles (later called bishops) to spread the Church throughout the world. We have the Eucharist and Mass available every day. We have the sacraments. We honor the Blessed virgin Mary, Mother of God, St. Joseph, her husband and all the saints. I've chosen the 'narrow gate' as the road to my salvation and it has literally 'set me free.'".... Eugene J. O'Neill, St. Helen Catholic Church

 

"I was blessed to be born into a family with strong Catholic beliefs and traditions. Through the sacrifices of my parents, I was given a Catholic education for 16 years. During these formative years, the nuns and priests were great role models of what it means to live a life in Christ. As I studied religion and philosophy, I grew in knowledge about my faith and this has given me a good basis for dealing with modern day life. I am so thankful for my Catholic faith and pray that I will grow as a Christian until the day I meet my maker in heaven.!"....Ken Schiefelbein, St. Helen Catholic Church

 

"Because Jesus Christ guarantees me eternal salvation! Jesus commissioned His disciples to form the Catholic Church along with the sacraments, most importantly, the Eucharist. When I participate in the Eucharist, which I do as often as I can, I experience a joy that I cannot explain. Also, the Catholic Church gives us the rosary of the Blessed Mother, which allow us to meditate on the key events in her Son's life, and this keeps me peaceful and contented." ..... Ayoub Sabga, St. Helen Catholic Church

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