Why Be Catholic and Not Just Christian?

There are many similarities and differences between the Catholic Church and the Protestant denominations. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz narrows the differences down to one thing that really sets Catholicism apart from other Christian Churches: authoritative teaching.

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[meberimora]

As an Atheist in a relationship with a full-time Catholic boyfriend, all these Fr. Mike's videos gives me so much insight into the Catholicism.
I really want to learn and understand why for my boyfriend church and God himself is a very important part in his life.
Religion is so new to me and I still don't get many things, so I am very grateful of how easy Fr. Mike explains Catholicism. Thank you! :)

Update: 5 months later I became a Catholic myself! :)

[josephalbek]

I remember watching this a few years ago as a Protestant thinking, “You make good points, but I’d never be Catholic”. 2022 I’m a confirmed and baptised Catholic considering religious life seriously. Glory and honour to God the Most Holy Trinity.

[sofia]

I was raised Catholic, stopped attending mass once I was 14. Now I’m 20 and today I finally went to mass. It was wonderful. I need to confess so and I can start receiving communion again

[bellasoswavy]

I grew up Catholic, Catholic school, church every Sunday but I never felt Gods presence in my life I only believed in God because that’s what I was taught. I got older and became agnostic for some time wondering my relationship with God not knowing what was correct, became Mormon for a short period of time still deep down confused. The past year God truly presented himself to me, I felt his presence for the first time in my life. God showed me the way back to the Catholic Church, and I have more faith now than I have in my life I am happier more than ever! Listening and learning more from these podcasts and I am so proud to be Catholic. God sent me on such a journey and I am happy to say I am finally home with Him.

[vinnie]

I was baptized catholic as a baby. I was not raised in the church for whatever reason and I became lost. The last year I have had a strong calling of returning to the church. So here I am. I’m taking my daughters to mass for the first time. Reading the Bible and the catechism. It’s a lot to take in and your videos help a lot. Thank you father.

[isaacalas]

I’m so glad I found Catholics here because I’ve been attacked for being catholic

[Big_G]

My Mom always had an issue with the Catholic Church but I got her to come to mass a few months back. me and her had a conversation tonight about how we felt Jesus with us in mass today and all I can say is how grateful I am for our lord bringing me and mom into this wonderful place. I hope all people can find it in their heart to come to mass at least once with an open heart to Jesus

[Budo]

I’m joining the Catholic Church after 53 years of searching. Praise Jesus!

[evangeline]

I was Muslim and I joined Christianity. I found it difficult to adjust to Protestant Christianity because Islam preaches Holiness and the protestant churches were lacking in that aspect and when I joined Catholicism I was so happy because Catholics really treat the Trinity as Holy and worship God with Holiness and seriousness and not Lukewarmness. Its important to worship God as Holy because Jesus in the second coming comes back for a Holy people. We need to be Holy like our Father in Heaven is Holy! I love being catholic now.

[xgnxnof]

Lord I am so confuse. Please lord guide me which church should I go to. All I know is you are the almighty god.

[liguania]

I had been avoiding watching Fr. Mike’s YouTube because he talks so quickly and I can’t comprehend and it’s overwhelming.
SO… I just realized… I can slow down the playback to .75 X speed and now I can follow.
I’m super grateful and I hope this is helpful.
I love my Catholic faith.

[babygirl-]

I accidentally deleted my comment, but I’m just weeks away from OCIA. I can’t wait to start. This video led me to my conversion from Protestantism to Catholicism. ✝️⛪️🙏

[IanDavid_Smith]

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” -JESUS
‭‭John‬ ‭14:6‬

[lorainec]

I’m a catholic and I’m in 8th grade. I was never baptized as a baby because my mother had cancer and wanted to be there for my baptism but she sadly passed away and told my aunt to baptize me. ( my dad passed away before I was born) Because of family drama my aunt never wanted to speak to me and my guardian parents. Now I will be receiving my 3 sacraments this year😁 I go to a catholic school which has helped me understand my religion so much more.

[RaymondGriffin-pmui]

I am definitely not anti-Catholic, any more than I am anti-Baptist, or any other denomination. I identify solely as a Christian, seeking only what God makes clear through His inspired Word. I have been through some of the RCIA classes, but quickly asserted that I did not want to know about the Catholic Church, like I wanted to know about God. Yes, I have sat through Mass many times with someone who grew up a devout Catholic. I found very quickly that while I was still rather new as a Christian, she knew just about nothing about the Bible, even though she had grown up in the Catholic Church.
For me, I see and believe that fully 100% of our salvation comes from God through Jesus Christ's atonement at the cross. And since this is so, then what He says is authoritatively the truth that I will follow. I don't want to read from a secondary book, which is based on human perspective, nor will I engage in repetitious prayers, Hail Marys, etc..
And transubstantiation is beyond reasonable. When we read Jesus' words on this in John 6, we understand that it was because Jesus had just fed the 5, 000 that He said this about His body and blood, for people were simply following Him to be fed, rather than seeking life THROUGH Him.
And Mary was a sinner like the rest of us, also in need of a Saviour.
No, the RCC was a sort of segue for me, but is not the best way to build a relationship with our Creator and Saviour. I do not need any institution to be saved, nor does anyone else. Yes, the Bible tells us correctly that we need one another, which can be as fellow believers meeting in homes, in coffee shops, or anywhere else they choose,
Jesus Christ is The Shepherd, and there is no human hierarchy that we must pass through to be saved. I have spoken with several priests and have found no compelling reason to find my way by any particular body of believers.
I encourage others to seek God and find Him, as He tells us we can. I would encourage others to read through the "I Am" statements of the Gospel of John. Jesus Christ alone is The Way, which is what He has told us.
One must also understand the parables He gave us, such as His Body and Blood, His being The Vine, The Resurrection, The Truth, The Life, The Door, The Bread, and the full answer to anything life may present us.

[Disinherited]

I was raised catholic and wander away in my teens. Now in my early 50s, I prayed to God and asked to point me in the right direction. I come home from work one day and let the dogs out, my small dog barks, tail wagging, i go to see what hes happy about and see a unknown man walking down the street. Keep in mind i live on a deadend road that leads to a farm so i have very few neighbors, Anyway, my dog goes to say hi to the man and the man comes over to me to say hello, turns out hes a catholic priest....God spoke strongly to me! Also, if you read the early church fathers writings, they quite obviously were catholics.

[nmcproductions]

I'm a pretty devout Catholic, I believe in one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, but I just wish that more Catholics would be more accepting of protestants and that more protestants would be more accepting of Catholics. Division gets us nowhere and hate is straying from Christ's intentions which are for us to love one another as he has loved us.

[janedoe]

I'm able to absorb this guy's content SO much better when I change playback speed to .75x lol

[hl]

"Just Christian"? Christ is enough for me.

[HelgatheHorriblez]

These videos are all in time for the reawakening of religion. SOOO many people I know are coming back to religion after having lost their ways. I’m glad there are resources to share with folks to help them along the way.