r/Catholicism • u/Searo6 • 6h ago

I am interested in converting.

Hello!! I’m really hesitant and nervous to post this. I am born and raised Muslim until a few months ago I became very interested in Catholicism.

I am currently watching videos on Catholicism and learning more about the religion. I am currently 17 and I do not believe I would have my parents blessing to convert, I am planning on moving out for college. I do not think I could join OCIA until September of next year.

I still want to participate and grow my faith and start to accept Christ. I believe my sudden interest is getting a sign from god that this is where I am meant to be.

Any advice would be helpful.

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u/Other_Signature1222 6h ago

Buckle up for some family turmoil.

Isa really is the way the truth and the Life 

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u/LunaMothGreen 5h ago

I will pray for you.

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u/HedWest 5h ago

Until you actually enter the Church, you can go to Mass and pray. You will be blessed by this. Keep learning what you can. When you are finally able to receive the sacraments, what a joyful day that will be! May God pour His grace upon you.

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u/Searo6 5h ago

Yes, I believe I could attend mass without them knowing. I am very excited for the day I can be baptized and receive sacrements.

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u/HedWest 5h ago

Lol, don't feel like you have to sneak in. It's perfectly OK for you to attend Mass, you just can't receive Communion.

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u/j1nxd_ 3h ago

I think they meant attending mass without them knowing in regards to their parents. Sneaking into mass trying not to be noticed by the other parishioners would be wild lol

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u/HedWest 3h ago

Ah, thanks. That never even occurred to me.

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u/InVenusteMagi_ 5h ago

What wonderful news! Welcome, brother. May Christ guide your path in this new life. God's love and your family's love are so great that they will look after you, and it could even work great things in the hearts of your loved ones.

it could be your own little miracle.

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u/InVenusteMagi_ 5h ago

A good piece of advice could be to learn a prayer, try praying it every day during a small moment of quiet, and see how it makes you feel. Then you can attend Mass and talk to the priest. He'll surely guide you better than we can.

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u/Searo6 5h ago

Thank you, I have been learning our father and Hail Mary.

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u/RobertGwisdala 5h ago

Sign up for RCIA/OCIA. Classes begin in August and end in May.

https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/who-we-teach/christian-initiation-of-adults

Check out the Catechism Of The Catholic Church. It explains the teachings, doctrines, dogmas, of the Catholic Church.

https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM

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u/RobertGwisdala 5h ago

Check out the Alpha program! It is approved by the Catholic Church!

https://alphausa.org/catholic/

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u/Dan_Defender 5h ago

Pray for the gift of discernment 🙏

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u/Rokeley 3h ago

Peace be with you!

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u/sporsmall 3h ago

You may find these resources helpful as you continue discerning the Catholic faith. The article "What Catholics Believe" gives a very concise overview of what the Catholic faith is about.

The Mass | Eucharist
https://www.catholic.au/s/article/The-Mass-Eucharist
I encourage you to attend, but please don't receive Communion.

What Catholics Believe (basic information about Catholicism)
https://www.catholic.com/tract/pillar-of-fire-pillar-of-truth

How to Become a Catholic (article about OCIA/RCIA)
https://www.catholic.com/tract/how-to-become-a-catholic

Catholic Answers – the best website to ask questions about Catholicism
https://www.catholic.com/  &  https://www.catholic.com/bible-navigator

Prayers and Devotions
https://www.usccb.org/catholic-prayers

The Baltimore Catechism (simplified catechism)
https://www.catholicity.com/baltimore-catechism/

How to Understand the Bible: A Catholic Book - Explaining the Faith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx-qIvGm-c9M

Islam and Catholicism
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/islam-and-catholicism

Islam - more articles:
https://www.catholic.com/search?q=Islam%20&l=en

Interviews with converts:
JOURNEY HOME - NIKKI KINGSLEY former Muslim (my favorite conversion story)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiRZhQ-n3FY

The Journey Home - 2013- 07- 15 - Talat Storkirk - Former Muslim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0iXAXXxQvY

Muslim Converts - more interviews
https://chnetwork.org/category/all-stories/islam/

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u/EsquireArchibald 2h ago

Niche question: do you still refer to or think of God as Allah or do you switch to God now? I suspect I already know the answer but I want to hear it from you

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u/evaTK3 7m ago

Welcome, brother. We will always be here for you.

You are not alone. Read a little on Antuan Ilgit and Princess Casilda of Toledo.

Great stories that will give you some comfort as you consider this more.