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I do not wish to get into some theological debate with you or anyone. I can only tell you, for me personally, Catholicism with all its endless rules, regs, rituals, sacraments, do’s and don’ts, I was made to feel like a neurotic in a spiritual sense.

I began reading the Bible many years ago and prayed God would lead me to the Truth. The more I read the Bible and prayed the more I was led away from not only Catholicism, but all religion. Religion is a waste of time in my humble opinion.

I never wished to speak to a Priest at any given time during my studies and praying. Truth is, the Holy Spirit was opening my eyes in ways no other human being could do.

God bless you on your journey - and bless you for keeping at it. I, too, was born/baptized/raised Catholic...but there was an unsettling I couldn't explain...ever since I was 8 years old. In my late teens, I started going to a non-denominational fellowship (but also went to mass as I was still living under my parents' roof and it would have been disrespectful to go against their wishes). Eventually, I moved out, married, etc. I was baptized in my early 30's at a non-denominational church...and it was wonderful.

Not big on any organized religion right now...just me, a bible, some family, whatever. Most of my family is still Catholic, and we just respect each other's beliefs.

To me...Jesus is my Savior...the rest is noise.

I'll bet if you look up "non-denominational fellowship" in your area and pray about it, God will lead to you a place for baptism.