Hi _*NAME*,

Throughout scripture God’s people are called to remember. It helps keep our eyes on God and His faithfulness. We believe that processing and reflecting on how God has worked in our lives helps solidify our faith and allows us to communicate with others what He has done for us. We invite you to write down your story using the question prompt below. 

This exercise is for you. You can write it out or make a voice note. You don’t need to share it with others unless you feel the Holy Spirit is prompting you (which I’ll share more about below).

We pray this process brings joy, excitement, and intimacy to your relationship with Jesus.

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Next steps after writing your story

If you write your story down and would like to externally process it with someone, I’m available to listen and walk through it with you. 

If difficult memories arise that you believe need specific guidance, speaking with a trustworthy Catholic counsellor may interest you. Here is a list of counsellors in our diocese: 

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Lastly, if you feel prompted by the Holy Spirit to share how God has moved in your life, I know others would be deeply edified by it. Sharing your story with our parish community would be a fairly simple process with a few different options for you to choose from. The first step would be to contact our office or an RCIA leader you know and trust. They will be able to point you in the right direction. We can discuss different avenues to get your story out to your new parish community from there. 

For now, though, don’t worry about sharing your story with others. That step may come if or when the time is right. At this moment, book some time by yourself with God and enjoy the process of bringing clarity to your story so you can be reminded of God’s faithfulness and love for you.

Praying for you in this new season, 

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