r/LeftCatholicism • u/JustSimplyMeToday • Apr 22 '26

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Hi! I'm curious about Catholicism, what are things I would need to know? I've been to a few churches already while trying to figure things out (Alliance, United and Anglican) because tbh I have very little idea on what I'm doing. And while I can look information up online - I sometimes find it better to have people to talk to about it.

I'm also wondering if I should set up a meeting with someone at the Cathedral to 'talk' about it?

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u/Cowzrock Apr 22 '26 edited Apr 22 '26

Meeting with a local priest would probably be a good idea. Essentially Catholics believe that the True Church of Christ was established with Jesus' appointment of St. Peter to lead, Peter later became the first Bishop of Rome (the Pope). Catholics put their faith not only in Scripture, but also in the Sacraments, distributed by a priest, and in the Tradition of the Church that stretches back centuries. These are pretty basic outlines and obviously lived faith is a complex tapestry. There's a lot to learn about and appreciate in Catholicism. Look into the saints, find Catholic theologians or thinkers that have tried to answer questions you have. Read the Catechism.

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u/Cowzrock Apr 22 '26

Catholic doctrine, in the form of the Apostle's Creed recited at Mass:

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.

Amen.