God Bless You! Glad you woke up.  Know that you are not alone, in departing from Catholicism, but not your Faith in Jesus Christ. I was never a Catholic, but I know many former Catholics.  I wanted to  6fc0   help you, so I just did a quick search under "former Catholics", and I found several websites, that might help you on your journey to THE TRUTH, The Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth, so help you God!  Martin Luther the founder of the Protestant movement, was a devout Catholic priest, and he found the light, just by reading the scriptures, and following the leading of the Holy Spirit.  You will find the truth too. The first thing to do is buy a New King James (nonCatholic) Bible, then read it all the way through.  Many start with the New Testament, and then go back and start at the beginning of the Old Testament. Next you need to find a good protestant church.  I recommend the denomination started by Chuck Smith, the Calvary Chapel movement.  http://calvarycca.org/churches/ Chuck Smith left another denomination and stepped out in faith, as he felt the leading and God used him powerful to reach a lost generation.  Here is his story: A Venture in Faith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrxsFErLcHY When you find a church, call the church and ask to speak to a pastor, tell them you wish to meet other former catholics that might go to this church.  Its important to have fellowship.  If they have bible study groups that meet once a week, join one.  The first meeting just tell everyone who you are and that you decided to leave the catholic church, but you have no intention of departing from truth faith.  They will support you in your journey. Here are some websites I found that might help you: Former Roman Catholic EX Catholic Provides Catholic Answers https://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/catholic.htm Introduction to ExCatholics http://www.excatholics.org/ Breaking the Grip of Catholicism http://www.whateverycatholicshouldknow.com/helpforcatholics/Watch/Former_Catholics.html God Bless you as you embark on this exciting journey of Faith.  The Holy Spirit will meet you every step of the way.  I will keep you in my prayers, that God will bring just the right people across your path.