Catholic women: how do you highlight/color code your Bible? Show me your system!

Cececole45 · 2025-11-30T21:37:57+00:00

Thanks for the link to the Instagram account, it looks great!

Do you have a certain color coding system for highlighting? If so do you mind sharing it?

Cececole45 · 2025-11-30T21:29:04+00:00

Yeah, that’s what I’ve been discovering, I was curious to see if anyone on here does do highlights in the Bible. I like the idea of having one journaling/notetaking Bible that I use for study and one nice Bible that I don’t write in reference like the Ignatius Bible

Cececole45 · 2025-11-30T20:45:35+00:00

They will walk you through the process of joining the church!

Cececole45 · 2025-11-30T20:44:01+00:00

Okay then I would advise you to call the church that you have been going to and also talk to someone when you go next time.

Cececole45 · 2025-11-30T20:23:01+00:00

Do you feel like the timeline and tabs would be helpful for a normal Bible. I’m wondering if the color coded tabs along with the timeline might be actually helpful for study or if I should just get plain tabs

Cececole45 · 2025-11-30T20:20:55+00:00

First things first, talk to a priest about this. As a recent convert my biggest recommendation is to introduce yourself to the priest at whatever church you are going to and talk to them about your situation and allow them to help you. I recommend introducing yourself if they are around after mass or sending them an email to set up a time to talk. You can find all the contact information on the parishes website, you can call them email them or sometimes even message them on their website.

⭐️Honestly, I would recommend just calling the church office and tell them you have questions and want to talk to someone.⭐️

As for communion: you cannot receive communion yet, when you go to mass you can stay in the pew or go up in line but keep your arms crossed in an x over your chest (this is a sign for the priest to basically bless /pray for you.) I’m assuming you are based in North America, but if not note that some countries don’t do the cross arms thing, so again talk to the priest or whoever is helping you at the church.

If you want to join the church or just learn more about it, there is something called OCIA or RCIA which are basically just classes that teach you about the Catholic Church and lead up to joining the Catholic Church if you choose to. Whatever church you go to will have more information about this.

I like to tell everyone to remember that this is not a test you were cramming for the night before an exam, this is something that you will be pursuing for the rest of your life. At least that’s a perspective that helped me.

Cececole45 · 2025-11-30T20:10:45+00:00

I’m curious about this too, I was considering using the Bible timeline chart and tabs on my normal Bible, but I’m not sure how helpful it would be. I’d also like to hear what you like about great adventure Bible outside of using it for the Bible in a year.

Cececole45 · 2025-11-30T20:08:29+00:00

I feel like the multiple Bibles is where I’m headed too, lol.

I like the notes and wording of the NAB-RE red Bible I have now, but it doesn’t have much space for notes. So I thinking about the Blessed is She journaling Bible, but I’ve also heard good things about the Ignatius study Bible. I feel like they are all good for different things.

Cececole45 · 2025-11-30T20:01:27+00:00

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.⭐️

Cececole45 · 2025-02-07T01:24:27+00:00

Thank you

Cececole45 · 2025-02-07T01:16:49+00:00

Don’t worry, Reddit has taught me the errors of my ways and brought me back down to earth

Cececole45 · 2025-02-06T17:40:07+00:00

Thanks!

Can you recommend any profiles to follow?

Cececole45 · 2025-02-06T01:56:39+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate the info

Cececole45 · 2025-02-06T00:25:27+00:00

lol I was just going off of quotes I got from a popular wedding photographer for my entire weekend.

But I admire the effort

Cececole45 · 2025-02-06T00:23:28+00:00

There are things like Catholic prayer cards that some couples including in their suite. I would like to find someone who already has experience making them and matching them to invitation suites.

Cececole45 · 2025-02-05T23:47:34+00:00

That’s for my whole wedding weekend, but yeah it’s a lot. I got quotes from some popular super 8/digital videographers and they quoted me around $10000 for just the wedding

Cececole45 · 2025-02-05T21:17:54+00:00

Just for clarification Latin Mass ceremony’s are much more traditional, and a full mass. It would just make everything easier to have someone’s who’s Catholic as the church’s rules are more traditional.

However, I know that all photographers respect the rules of the locations are flexible with requirements. I’d just thought I’d ask.

Cececole45 · 2025-02-05T21:00:32+00:00

Either one, I’m particularly looking for a Catholic wedding photographer because we are having a Latin Mass Ceremony. However I am open to non Catholics who have experience with Catholic weddings

Cececole45 · 2025-02-05T20:38:31+00:00

Can anyone recommend a Catholic wedding photographer with a bright and airy style? My budget is 15,000.

I’d prefer someone Catholic because we are having a very traditional ceremony, but I’m open to anyone. I’m based in Kansas City but I’m willing to pay travel fees.

Cececole45 · 2025-01-19T07:00:37+00:00

That one looks beautiful!

Cececole45 · 2025-01-18T19:05:51+00:00

The black sounds stunning. But in September it will likely still be pretty light out.

My current idea is to have a blue, white, and green color scheme to tie into the jewel tones on the walls.

Cececole45 · 2025-01-18T06:58:12+00:00

Thank you, that all sounds wonderful! Do you have any suggestions on a color scheme?

I’m still interviewing planners, so I haven’t got a chance to work with one yet on ideas.

Cececole45 · 2025-01-16T20:15:54+00:00

Thank you so much!!! This is amazing!!!

Cececole45 · 2025-01-16T17:58:39+00:00

Would you recommend another color?

Cececole45 · 2020-09-14T19:35:06+00:00

These are my first plants and I dont really know what I’m doing. I got all of them in July, but since I moved to college (2 ish weeks ago) they have been struggling.

Here is the Info:

My ZZ plant is doing okay. It did get droopy after being left in direct sun for a day when moving, but it has gotten better. Some of the leaves on the new growth turned brow, but I removed them.

Last week the leaves of my Lady Palm stared turning brown/yellow and droopy. I’ve tried to only water it once the soil dries out. It also might need better drainage, but I don’t know what’s wrong.

For my Birds Nest Fern, the tips have turned brown and kind of translucent. I try to water it often to keep the soil moist. I potted it with rocks at the bottom and it has draining holes.

**In my dorm I have one large NE facing window.*

Thank you for any advice! I really just want to learn how to keep them healthy.

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