[angelkisses0102]

I too was raised Catholic...Catholic school and all. My family is all Roman Catholic...DH's family is all Roman Catholic. Although they are non-practicing...only my Grandmother and one BIL & his wife go to church other than weddings, baptisms and funerals.

About a year ago we became very close with some neighbors...we started discussing religion and I mentined my 'need' to find a chuch family...to find somewhere that I could relate to. They suggested their church...mentioning only that is a Christian church. About a month ago...I finally was at the right place and I took the kids one Sunday morning. I LOVED it...DD is 6 and they have a seperate children's service...she LOVED it. Even my DS loves going to his class group. DD is even reading the Bible on her own and was the first in her class to memorize this month's verse. (Psalm 27:1)

My family is super supportive...even my 84 year old grandmother is happy. Some of DH's family is concerned because our kids won't go through the traditional Catholic rituals. These are the family members that don't even go to church. My response is (at least in my mind and to DH)...if it so concerns you...find a Catholic church you like, introduce my children to it, and take care of taking them weekly and preparing them for these specific traditions. I am now a proud Southern Bapist (although our pastor stresses Christianity more than a specific affliation.)

I have found such meaning in every service I have attended...this is right...for me and my children and hopefully my DH who it is looking like will attend with us tomorrrow morning.

I am concerned about tomorrow as we are spending Easter with DH's entire family...I know the comments will start...even thoough we will be the only ones who attended any service. I just plan on ignoring and sharing the words of our pastor...there are different churches so that everyone can find their way to the church that suits them perfectly. Getting to know God is what it is all about.

My son and I love this Church! It is exactly what I was looking for. The singing is wonderful, everyone sings, not just the group on the alter. They have a band - bass, guitar, drums, keyboard, sax - very contemporary. I have to say the music and singing really keep me going for the week. The message just seems more personal, more timely. The people are so friendly. ...............

No one ever came up to me to introduce themselves. No one ever offered any words of encouragement. At my current Church, I've met tons of people.

I could have written these exact words...hang in there and just gently let know how you feel!