yea i know what you mean about being baptized...i'm also catholic =P...uhh well i don't know the customs of other christian branches but catholics have a set of symbolic ceremonies. well im guessing you know wat the "original" sin was...the whole adam and eve thing...the ceremony is just symbolic for washing away that sin and joining the catholic church...there's like "first communion" and finally your "confirmation" into the catholic faith...as i said alot of ceremonies. it's just the many ways to verify your faith throughout your life and accepting God. i think its understandable that you feel you're denouncing your previous faith but you shouldn't feel that way though. i don't know what you're going through because i was born into it but maybe if you become more involved in the church you'll feel a better connection with God. besides thats all that matters right? your connection with God? there's no shame in being baptised at 24 =). having the same religion as your husband will probobly be nice for when you have children you know...cuz then you would be going to church together. i know alot of people who don't share their spouse's religion and their children are a bit lost and usually don't believe in anything at all. well good luck!