>But Catholics agree that we are saved by the grace of God rather than our own merit. This is not what Rome teaches. From Rome's own Catechism, see the pics.
If this is not what you believe, that's great. That's more than wonderful as you may yet still be saved according to the Lord. Just know that you are butting against official doctrine of the Church of Rome and can be formally excommunicated if caught and not penitent.