Will Anderson Catechumen

My name is William Jeptha Anderson. I was born in Chapel Hill and now live in Hillsborough with my wife, Tina, and three sons, Anthony, Bryant and Brendan. Tina and I are self employed and I have been part of the for a little over two years. Prior to coming to St. Thomas More and joining the I had no real formal religious teachings or background, Christian or other. Although for 37 years I certainly had a sense of "someone" being there at all times. My life just "by chance" always seemed to unfold in positive ways after times of tremendous difficulty. Those were the times I always knew there was someone. I knew of God and somewhere deep within my heart I believed He was real. I just hadn't listened to Him with that same heart. By being involved with the and the Catholic Church my life has evolved in ways I would be unable to express here. The lessons I have been taught along with the many, many discussions I have been blessed to be a part of with so many different people have been priceless for me. The experiences that I now have in my life are all received with my knowledge that I am blessed by God's grace to even receive each and every day that I do. The community spirit at St. Thomas More and the friendships I have developed are blessings within themselves. I cherish the gift to attend mass and the endless discussions I have had with Father John. My relationships with my Catechists have been imperative to my growth in faith. The love and support I have received from my fellow parishioners has been overwhelming. I dearly love Jesus Christ. Being a catechumen has helped me in so many ways to explore that love and devotion to Him. So many parishioners have encouraged me and showed great support of my patience in a journey that has taken some time. But it has taken me some time to realize that this has little to do with patience and everything to do with God's will for me. I'm trying to lead my life in the path that is there. As I fall and fail, I pray and get back up. And every time I get back up I truly can feel Gods love and I remind myself of something Pope John Paul II said, "Be not afraid." and the Catholic Church my life has evolved in ways I would be unable to express here. The lessons I have been taught along with the many, many discussions I have been blessed to be a part of with so many different people have been priceless for me. The experiences that I now have in my life are all received with my knowledge that I am blessed by God's grace to even receive each and every day that I do. The community spirit at St. Thomas More and the friendships I have developed are blessings within themselves. I cherish the gift to attend mass and the endless discussions I have had with Father John. My relationships with my Catechists have been imperative to my growth in faith. The love and support I have received from my fellow parishioners has been overwhelming. I dearly love Jesus Christ. Being a catechumen has helped me in so many ways to explore that love and devotion to Him. So many parishioners have encouraged me and showed great support of my patience in a journey that has taken some time. But it has taken me some time to realize that this has little to do with patience and everything to do with God's will for me. I'm trying to lead my life in the path that is there. As I fall and fail, I pray and get back up. And every time I get back up I truly can feel Gods love and I remind myself of something Pope John Paul II said, "Be not afraid." I had no real formal religious teachings or background, Christian or other. Although for 37 years I certainly had a sense of "someone" being there at all times. My life just "by chance" always seemed to unfold in positive ways after times of tremendous difficulty. Those were the times I always knew there was someone. I knew of God and somewhere deep within my heart I believed He was real. I just hadn't listened to Him with that same heart. By being involved with the and the Catholic Church my life has evolved in ways I would be unable to express here. The lessons I have been taught along with the many, many discussions I have been blessed to be a part of with so many different people have been priceless for me. The experiences that I now have in my life are all received with my knowledge that I am blessed by God's grace to even receive each and every day that I do. The community spirit at St. Thomas More and the friendships I have developed are blessings within themselves. I cherish the gift to attend mass and the endless discussions I have had with Father John. My relationships with my Catechists have been imperative to my growth in faith. The love and support I have received from my fellow parishioners has been overwhelming. I dearly love Jesus Christ. Being a catechumen has helped me in so many ways to explore that love and devotion to Him. So many parishioners have encouraged me and showed great support of my patience in a journey that has taken some time. But it has taken me some time to realize that this has little to do with patience and everything to do with God's will for me. I'm trying to lead my life in the path that is there. As I fall and fail, I pray and get back up. And every time I get back up I truly can feel Gods love and I remind myself of something Pope John Paul II said, "Be not afraid." for a little over two years. Prior to coming to St. Thomas More and joining the I had no real formal religious teachings or background, Christian or other. Although for 37 years I certainly had a sense of "someone" being there at all times. My life just "by chance" always seemed to unfold in positive ways after times of tremendous difficulty. Those were the times I always knew there was someone. I knew of God and somewhere deep within my heart I believed He was real. I just hadn't listened to Him with that same heart. By being involved with the and the Catholic Church my life has evolved in ways I would be unable to express here. The lessons I have been taught along with the many, many discussions I have been blessed to be a part of with so many different people have been priceless for me. The experiences that I now have in my life are all received with my knowledge that I am blessed by God's grace to even receive each and every day that I do. The community spirit at St. Thomas More and the friendships I have developed are blessings within themselves. I cherish the gift to attend mass and the endless discussions I have had with Father John. My relationships with my Catechists have been imperative to my growth in faith. The love and support I have received from my fellow parishioners has been overwhelming. I dearly love Jesus Christ. Being a catechumen has helped me in so many ways to explore that love and devotion to Him. So many parishioners have encouraged me and showed great support of my patience in a journey that has taken some time. But it has taken me some time to realize that this has little to do with patience and everything to do with God's will for me. I'm trying to lead my life in the path that is there. As I fall and fail, I pray and get back up. And every time I get back up I truly can feel Gods love and I remind myself of something Pope John Paul II said, "Be not afraid."