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Approx. 30 years ago I went to a Catholic church to deal with something very heavy on my mind. I didn't know where else to go and to me at the time all churches were Catholic. I vividly remember finding the priest inside and him asking me why I was there. I was very hesitant but in a pretty desperate state of mind as I told him that I didn't think that I knew how to love.

His response? “Maybe you should try to find a counselor or therapist of some kind”.

Boanrges, I was only willing to write that to implore you to stay away from a Catholic church. Just last week the Pope made a statement to Muslims effectively saying Christianity and Islam will lead you to the same place.
It was only years later that I met an Evangelical family and discovered what a Christian really is. I congratulate you on taking the steps you have taken. I would suggest researching churches in your area and visiting them to find one you enjoy attending AND preaches the Bible, not ‘feel good’ garbage that even many supposed Protestant churches preach today. A good church will help you grow as a Christian AND you will look forward to going, rather than dread it as I remember dreading Catholic church as a youth. Any good Pastor will be thrilled to hear of your experience give you whatever info you need on getting baptized.

Currently, I am outside all Churches, religions, and boxes. It is a spiritual freedom quite like I have never experienced before. Not sure i want to go back to any denomination or religion and start putting layers back onto what I just escaped by the Grace of God.

My only goal is to be baptized as an adult.