Rooted at Home

We didn’t set out to become Catholic. We weren’t even looking for a new church. But here we are — still on the road, learning, showing up. These posts tell that story in order.

Sharon and Erjon at Church smiling

Part 1: We Weren’t Looking for This

A health crisis, a community that showed up, and the beginning of something neither of us saw coming.

Family at baptism

Part 2: An Entire Chandelier Still to Discover

One afternoon, a Facebook link, and a long document with footnotes. It was the Catechism. And it changed everything.

Michael at the First Communion retreat

Part 3: He Knew We Were Supposed To

I showed up to my son’s First Communion retreat empty-handed. My ten-year-old led the way.

interior of a Catholic church

Part 4: My First Glimpses of the Catholic Church

Three brief encounters before I knew what any of it meant — a quiet tug I couldn’t quite explain.

going to school in the car

Two Weeks That Changed My Mind

A Catholic school tour, two weeks at a classical charter, and what I actually want for my boys.

More posts in this series are on the way.

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