Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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When Rhonda Gruenewald was taking classes to enter the Catholic Church, she had a million things going on in her life at the time, and on top of that, she was pregnant. There were a lot of teachings that either went over her head, or that she was too distracted to absorb.

Rhonda shares why it's important for a new Catholic to remember that entering the Church is just the beginning of a new stage in an exciting life with Jesus. She also discusses some thoughts on steps that new converts can take to grow in their faith as they continue their journey with the Lord.

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