Join me as I recount my personal exploration of Catholicism through the lens of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), spilling the details from deciding to jump into the 19-week program to the final initiation. Making the decision to become Catholic in adulthood is a unique experience that raised some eyebrows among my friends and family, and if you're considering the same, you may be able to relate! I'll give you insight into exactly what the RCIA experience was like for me from beginning to end, so that you can go into your decision-making a bit more informed and relaxed. In this episode, you'll hear about my expectations vs. reality when it came to the RCIA experience, an unanticipated perk that made all the difference in my understanding of the Catholic mass, a peek behind the curtain of our weekly RCIA meetings, and so much more! PODCAST EPISODES- MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: My Story on Considering Catholicism: 164. From New Age Nashville and On the Road to Rome: https://apple.co/4aCAsBH My Testimony Episode (on my own podcast): 115. (MY TESTIMONY!) Breaking the Chains of New Age, a Declaration Inspired by an Attack on My Podcast: https://apple.co/3TPdMrM RCIA STUDY MATERIALS: The Baltimore Catechism: https://amzn.to/48wfFOi This Is Our Faith: https://amzn.to/48iGF4c Catechism of the Catholic Church (2nd Ed): https://amzn.to/47ss8Br TikTok (@catholicprayersvault): https://www.tiktok.com/@catholicprayersvault BIBLE RESOURCES: Bible (St. Joseph Ed. NAB): https://amzn.to/3DVQcjW Bible (free app): https://www.bible.com/app Through The Word (free app): https://throughtheword.org CONNECT FURTHER WITH ANGIE: Podcast: https://www.yougetwhatimsaying.com Listen Early and Dynamic Ad-Free on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3TcW80Q Social Media: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/socialmedia Contact: [email protected] Monetize Your Podcast: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/monetize Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/yougetit/membership PARTNERS: This podcast is recorded using Riverside. Get 15% OFF your subscription at Riverside.fm using code: ANGIE ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW: To inquire about host-read ads or to become the show’s next Presenting Sponsor, please send an email to [email protected]. EPISODE CREDITS: Podcast Logo: Abby Murdock Podcast Cover Photography: April Bowers Creative Intro Music: "Trap Club" by Paul Velchev BE ADVISED: Formerly titled Podfluencer Society, episodes 1-114 share insights and strategies specifically for podcasters. As the podcast has undergone a complete rebrand, some links and information referenced in earlier episodes have likely changed. Please contact us at [email protected] if you cannot find what you are looking for. The views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host and team or the owner of this Intellectual Property. This podcast is not an authority of legal advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek professional counsel with regard to their brand, business, and otherwise. Many of the product and service promotions in each episode are under the negotiated terms of affiliate or sponsorship agreements. If a link is clicked and a purchase is made, an affiliate commission may be received. However, we recommend products or services that we personally endorse and believe may be beneficial to others. This information is disclosed in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."