Spiritual journey
We're three weeks into the RCIA process, and beginning the Rite of Acceptance. To do this, we had to provide information about our baptism.My baptism didn't occur until I was nearly 16 years old. Having been raised in a very secular way, the realization that there was "something bigger" available to me was a pretty big deal. (I suppose this means that my adolescent rebellion was in becoming a Christian and taking part in organized religion.) I did nearly everything--Episcopalian, Catholic, Lutheran, Unitarian... Somehow, I decided on United Methodist.
I think a lot of it had to do with liking the church that I ended up joining, and less to do with actually wanting to be a United Methodist. In fact, it wasn't until I was a confirmation sponsor last year that I learned what United Methodists believe, and I was quite disappointed when I had the information. (If I'd had it before, I don't think I would have chosen the UMC.) Some of it is the nebulous, "hey, you know, whatever!" attitude. Some is how ministers are assigned to churches. A lot of it is the structure of the church, and maybe knowing too much about it. (It's like seeing sausage made. Not a good thing.)
Every time I attend Mass and RCIA, I feel more assured that I'm doing the right thing.
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Next time: Why St. Mary Magdelen?
posted by Currer813 @ 10:35 AM
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