# About the Introductions category

**URL:** <https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/about-the-introductions-category/35>\
**Category:** Introductions\
**Created:** [February 21, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/about-the-introductions-category/35 "2023-02-21T20:17:46Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
**Page:** 1

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![anne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ccd318/32.png) [@anne](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/anne)\
**Post date:** [February 21, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/about-the-introductions-category/35/1 "2023-02-21T20:17:46Z")

</div>

(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?

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Tommy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5a626/32.png) [@Tommy](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Tommy)\
**Post date:** [July 1, 2026, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/about-the-introductions-category/35/2 "2026-07-01T03:34:06Z")

</div>

# Welcome! to _CatholicTalk_ forums

Before proceeding with posting a _New Topic_, or _Replying_ to an existing Topic, we ask that you first spend some time reading our community **[Guidelines](https://forum.catholictalk.net/guidelines)**. These _Guidelines_ are what govern our behavior here at CatholicTalk. By posting a message or reply, you agree to follow these **Guidelines**.

If you have any **questions, concerns, or issues** please feel free to reach out to one our volunteer [Moderators](https://forum.catholictalk.net/g/moderators) (_Cade\_One_ or _Literalman_) or other experienced Members for help. They’ll do their best to assist.

* * *

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](https://forum.catholictalk.net/c/general/introductions/19). Select the New Topic button located at the top right of your screen.

![2026-06-30 22 59 33](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/catholic365/original/2X/a/a21969343b05956097656494a0d861ffa72b1a00.jpeg)

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.

**Thank you! for joining CatholicTalk forum. Enjoy yourself, relax, and most importantly … participate**. +