So I’m someone who was raised Protestant and is looking into Catholicism. I have so many questions that I don’t know where to begin. But if I was to convert, how do I go about it? Do I have to go to some traditional Catholic Church or can I go to my local church? I’ve heard so much about how Vatican 2 changed this and that and some people saying that Francis is not truly the Pope and the modern Church is not the true Church and what not.

I’m really confused

@Scooter2000 But what about Vatican 2 and all that? The alleged heresies and changes to the Mass and Sacraments? There’s this dude on YouTube (vaticancatholic) whose videos I’ve watched and he claims that the modern church has been infiltrated by Satan and seems to believe that it’s completely heretical and that anyone who accepts post-Vatican 2 popes are themselves committing heresy. That the Novus Ordo Mass is invalid, etc. etc.

There’s also the claims of the Eastern Orthodox who say they remained true to the faith while Rome changed. People like Jay Dyer will claim this

I know it’s a lot of questions. I’m just really confused. All I know is I want to follow the truth

Yeah I saw a video where vaticancatholic said that anyone who isn’t baptized regardless of the circumstances is going to hell period and he quoted some popes and some documents to back up his claims

So even people who’ve never heard of Jesus like those in isolated parts of the world would be damned

I grew up Protestant and believing in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. And I still do, even though sometimes I doubt, I’ll be honest. But I try to remain strong in faith to the best of my ability. Lately out of curiosity I started watching Catholic vs Protestant debates and I found myself being more convinced by Catholic arguments than the other side. But hearing about Vatican II and all the controversy surrounding it and seeing all these different groups talking about how correct they are in comparison to others is kind of blackpilling

It’s just too much information for me

I just don’t know. I just wonder: if I was to do RCIA at my local Catholic Church (which is very likely not traditional) would my baptism, confirmation, and first communion be valid? Or would it be invalid? Why not Eastern Orthodoxy? They’re almost the same as Catholics no?

Thank you for your answer @Scooter2000

I have to humbly admit that I for one don’t understand anything having to do with Thomism or divine simplicity or essence and energies. I just know a lot of Bible verses and narratives, probably more than the average person. But when it comes to all that philosophy, I’m extremely ignorant.

A lot of that language is completely foreign to me, coming from a Protestant background

I just know I have a lot of confusion due to all the different groups claiming to be following the true Gospel in light of current events and recent history

But I’ll think about what you said. I really appreciate it.

Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner

About to go to RCIA. Feeling kinda anxious.