Meet and Greet # 89

**Lucy Spencer** · #1 Jun 10, '12, 6:03 pm

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joelsilver · #2 Jun 13, '12, 4:51 am

Thank You for the welcome. I am a Catholic convert who joined the church in 2003. My inspiration for doing so was Pope John Paul II. Looking forward to spiritual growth and fellowship here. Pax Christi , Joel

**Catherine S.** · #3 Jun 13, '12, 5:19 am

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Originally Posted by joelsilver

Thank You for the welcome. I am a Catholic convert who joined the church in 2003. My inspiration for doing so was Pope John Paul II. Looking forward to spiritual growth and fellowship here. Pax Christi , Joel

Welcome joelsilver!!
Looking forward to having you with us!
You have come to the right place to reach your goals, Joel!
Praise Him Always .
I think you will find Catholic Answers informative, educational,
and inspirational and also meet a few friends along the way.
Looking forward to your participation in the many Forums !!
Make yourself at home and enjoy the site!!
God Bless You.
Catherine

steve abril · #4 Jun 13, '12, 11:41 am

Thanks for having me join...I'm Roman Catholic living in Florida. I teach CCD at "Our Lady Queen of Heaven" parish in North Lauderdale,Florida.

DCNBILL · #5 Jun 13, '12, 11:51 am

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Originally Posted by steve abril

Thanks for having me join...I'm Roman Catholic living in Florida. I teach CCD at "Our Lady Queen of Heaven" parish in North Lauderdale,Florida.

Welcome to CAF Steve, fellow Floridian!

May God bless you in your important ministry to His people!

I hope that you find the fourms a great source of information and faith.

God bless you and yours and enjoy the site!

Jazzie_Kabbie · #6 Jun 13, '12, 2:30 pm

Hello, I am JK from Exeter in Devonshire, England, UK.

I'm a born Catholic aged 57 and work as a Cabbie.

I have a wife, Debbie, aged 47 and 2 Daughters, Amy, aged 25 and Alice aged 13.

I am disillusioned by the lack of emphasis on maintaining the Faith of our Youth in our locality - the lifeblood of the future of our Church. No Catholic School or Youth Groups for over 11 year olds exists in our City. Our Church seems to be dying both metaphorically and literally. Youngsters and their families seem to go through the rituals of Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation only to disappear later. The influx of Eastern European, Indian and Filipino Communities which I thought would lead to more labourers in the field has not manifested. Separate groups lead separate lives - there seems no genuine desire for integration.

Through the catalyst of contact at my youngest daughter's High School (Anglican) It is no wonder my Girls now attend an Anglican Church 15 miles from Exeter in Cullompton. It has a vibrant Church community and places so much emphasis on maintaining and developing the faith of its Youth that my Girls do not wish to remain in the Catholic Church, I cannot believe it is a scandal for them to share their Faith with the Protestant Church. If any scandal exists it is that we can be complacent about the loss of Youth through inertia within our Catholic Community.

Blessings, JK

**Catherine S.** · #7 Jun 13, '12, 3:14 pm

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Originally Posted by Jazzie_Kabbie

Hello, I am JK from Exeter in Devonshire, England, UK.

I'm a born Catholic aged 57 and work as a Cabbie.

I have a wife, Debbie, aged 47 and 2 Daughters, Amy, aged 25 and Alice aged 13.

I am disillusioned by the lack of emphasis on maintaining the Faith of our Youth in our locality - the lifeblood of the future of our Church. No Catholic School or Youth Groups for over 11 year olds exists in our City. Our Church seems to be dying both metaphorically and literally. Youngsters and their families seem to go through the rituals of Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation only to disappear later. The influx of Eastern European, Indian and Filipino Communities which I thought would lead to more labourers in the field has not manifested. Separate groups lead separate lives - there seems no genuine desire for integration.

Through the catalyst of contact at my youngest daughter's High School (Anglican) It is no wonder my Girls now attend an Anglican Church 15 miles from Exeter in Cullompton. It has a vibrant Church community and places so much emphasis on maintaining and developing the faith of its Youth that my Girls do not wish to remain in the Catholic Church, I cannot believe it is a scandal for them to share their Faith with the Protestant Church. If any scandal exists it is that we can be complacent about the loss of Youth through inertia within our Catholic Community.

Blessings, JK

Hello Jazzie_Kabbie in Devonshire, England
Welcome!!
You are not alone in some of the things you see happening in
terms of the church around the world, JK, however, changes will
come so hold onto your hope. The Lord is still in the boat .
This is the Meet and Greet board at Catholic Answers and not
much discussion takes place here but if you like, you can begin
posting in the many Forums...
http://forums.catholic.com/index.php as this will give you an opportunity
to join in on discussions already taking place or to post new Threads
in any of the Forums so that you can express the things that are on your mind
and in your heart in terms of the Church and this will generate new discussion.
We look forward to having you with us and to your participation in the
many resources here at Catholic Answers, JK.
Make yourself at home !!
God Bless You and Your Family.
Shalom,
Catherine

Pastor_Unknown · #8 Jun 13, '12, 4:54 pm

Greetings. I would like to thank you for the welcoming message to this website. Thank you.

sunnyflower · #9 Jun 13, '12, 5:16 pm

I just want to stop in and say hi.

Blessings,
sunnyflower

Sarah1990 · #10 Jun 13, '12, 5:43 pm

Please help me. I am so frightened and my thinking is so off. Can someone talk to me?

**Catherine S.** · #11 Jun 13, '12, 6:32 pm

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Originally Posted by Sarah1990

Please help me. I am so frightened and my thinking is so off. Can someone talk to me?

Hello Sarah!
I am sorry you are feeling so frightened. If you click on this link to the Catholic Living Forum......
http://forums.catholic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=66

When it comes up, click on the Family Life and when this comes up, click on Forum Tools, a list will drop down, click on Post a New Thread, a page will come up, give it a title ( Frightened or Needing to talk to someone) write a brief message and send it. This will now appear as a new Thread (discussion) in the Family Life Forum and others will respond to it.
I hope this will be helpful for you.
God Bless You, Sarah.
Catherine

**Catherine S.** · #12 Jun 13, '12, 6:35 pm

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Originally Posted by sunnyflower

I just want to stop in and say hi.

Blessings,
sunnyflower

Hello sunnyflower!!
Very nice to have you with us!!
Looking forward to your participation in the many resources here
at Catholic Answers !!
Enjoy the site !!
God Bless You.
Catherine

**Catherine S.** · #13 Jun 13, '12, 6:40 pm

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Originally Posted by Pastor_Unknown

Greetings. I would like to thank you for the welcoming message to this website. Thank you.

Greeting to you Pastor_ Unknown!!
Welcome !!
Looking forward to having you on board!
I think you will find Catholic Answers informative, educational, and inspirational.
The Forums, Catholic Answers Radio, the Magazines, and the Library (to mention but a few) are all excellent resources!!
Your contributions in the many discussions will be much appreciated !
Enjoy the site !!
Shalom,
Catherine

MarkEzraB · #14 Jun 13, '12, 7:00 pm

Hello in new to the faith, just started attending mass in Jan. Looking to grow my faith

FREDFRED · #15 Jun 13, '12, 7:00 pm

Greetings! I am a cradle Catholic who is in formation to become a deacon. It has been a wonderful journey for my wife and I into discovering the richness of our faith. God is good!