Why Every Christian Should Consider Catholicism

If you are a Christian, you already believe in Jesus Christ. You know He is Savior and Lord. But have you ever wondered why there are so many different Christian denominations - and why the Catholic Church, the original Church founded by Christ Himself, has endured for over 2,000 years? Maybe you have visited a Catholic Mass before. Maybe you have admired the faith of Catholic friends. Or maybe you are simply curious about what Catholics believe and why. Wherever you are in your journey, this is the perfect time to explore Catholicism and discover the fullness of the Christian faith.

What Does It Mean To Be Catholic?

Being Catholic is more than rituals, tradition, or church buildings. It means belonging to the very family of faith Jesus established when He told Peter:
“You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:18) Catholicism is not another version of Christianity - it is Christianity in its fullness. It is where Scripture, Tradition, Sacraments, and the living Body of Christ come together.

Why Christians Should Explore Catholicism

Unity in Truth - Jesus prayed that His followers “may all be one” (John 17:21). The Catholic Church safeguards that unity through apostolic succession and consistent teaching from the time of the Apostles.
The Eucharist - At every Mass, Catholics believe in Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist: body, blood, soul, and divinity. This is not just symbolic - it is the heart of Christian worship, rooted in Jesus’ words: “This is my body… this is my blood” (Luke 22:19-20).
Sacraments as Encounters with Grace - Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, Confession, and more - each sacrament is a true encounter with God’s grace, guiding Christians from birth to eternal life.
Scripture and Tradition - The Catholic Church preserved and gave the world the Bible. For centuries, it has faithfully handed down God’s Word along with the wisdom of the early Church and the saints.

What the Bible Says About the Church

Catholics love the Bible - in fact, the Church teaches that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. But the Bible itself shows that faith is not based on Scripture alone. St. Paul reminded the Thessalonians: “Stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by our letter.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15) This is why Catholicism is not just about personal interpretation but about living within the community Christ founded, guided by the Holy Spirit.

An Invitation to Discover Catholicism

So why should Christians explore Catholicism? Because Catholicism is not about leaving behind your love for Christ - it is about going deeper into it. It is about discovering the fullness of what Jesus intended for His Church: one faith, one family, one body in Him. If you have ever thought, “Maybe God is calling me to something more,” this may be your moment to take the next step. Start today by exploring what Catholics believe through the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) - the process where people from every Christian background learn, grow, and discover the Catholic Church.

Begin here: Introduction to Catholicism - 30 OCIA Video Classes to Grow in Faith

Take the step. Ask the questions. Open your heart. You may find that the Catholic Church is the spiritual home you have been searching for.