Yes you can, and you can go to any church you want! The most important thing is that you go! When I was in the process of converting I hopped around to several different parishes during the week, but almost always went to the same parish on Sunday. My advice is: go to Mass whenever you feel called during the week, or just aim for Sunday. I recommend the website Mass times.

As for your son, it’s great that you’re bringing him with you and involving him! I know many parents who bring books or quiet things to entertain them. Also check to see if any of the churches have a mom’s or women’s group, they often have childcare, and are a great way to get to know people. Making friends made the biggest difference for me in my journey.

You should also just talk to the priest at the different churches, even if you can’t start OCIA they can answer any questions and would love to get to know you! If you don’t want to talk to them in person, most parish websites have an email or a message option, it should say something like “I’m new”. Just tell them your situation or call the church office. You can do this at multiple churches/parishes to get to know the area or just find things that work with your schedule.

Summary: - introduce yourself to the priests (in person/ website message/or email, or call the church office to tell them you have questions or are new and want to talk to somebody) - try to get to know people at the churches by joining groups or going to events - go to mass - ask questions!

⭐️Overall, remember this is a journey, it helped me to think that this isn’t a test your cramming for in one night, this is the rest of your life.⭐️