(Replace this first paragraph with a brief description of your new category. This guidance will appear in the category selection area, so try to keep it below 200 characters.)
Use the following paragraphs for a longer description, or to establish category guidelines or rules:
Why should people use this category? What is it for?
How exactly is this different than the other categories we already have?
What should topics in this category generally contain?
Do we need this category? Can we merge with another category, or subcategory?
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The Introductions category is where new registered Users have an opportunity to say hello, introduce oneself, and tell others a bit about yourself.
To do so, create a New Topic in the Introductions category. Select the New Topic button located at the top right of your screen.
A new window will open. Give the Topic a title and below that begin composing your message. When done, at the lower left of that window select the Create Topic button.
A few suggestions what to include in your Introduction:
Your first name (optional, but suggested).
What brought you here to CatholicTalk forum.
How did you learn about this forum.
What would you like to get out of being a Member here.
A brief history of your faith, or lack of faith.
Goals you’re pursuing.
Career field or vocation.
Recommendations what NOT to include in your Introduction:
Never post any personal identifiable information about yourself or others (such as your email address, residential address, phone number, etc. (This is a public forum and what you post is visible for the world to see, including Search Engines).
Hostility, disrespect, or discord which create divisions. (for example… “I’m here because I hate abc and xyz because they’re scumbags”).
Lengthy or long-winded paragraphs. Keep it simple, tidy, brief, and to the point. Break up your lengthier paragraphs into smaller sentences.
We’re glad your here and we welcome those who are baptized Catholic, seeking information about the Catholic faith, in the process of becoming Catholic, RCIA participants, and anyone else with a sincere desire to share their Faith experiences with others to build the Community of believers.
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