Even though I have not formally converted yet, should I start praying the rosary?
Becoming Catholic
Do whatever you want
Why would that be a problem.
It's even good to begin praying.
Congrats. Go to church and ask tell the priest your intentions, he will direct you to do what's necessary as well as what it takes to become catholic.
Welcome, lost protestant brother.
It never hurts to pray the Rosary.
Go to a missa pro populo if you want incense in NO
Just started RCIA last year. Will be Baptized, Confirmed, and receive first Communion on Easter. Know ahead of time that RCIA may be pozzed in certain regards, (then again, I am going to a Newman Center so perhaps my experience is just worse than normal). I met some friends who share my views relating to Traditionalism and a whole lot more.
Find yourself some good friends that care about tradition. Then get a couple of items.
A Crucifix
A Rosary
A Bible (I prefer Douay-Rheims)
God Bless my friend.
OP read some writings from John Henry Newman when you have some time. Also, Dr. Taylor Marshall was an Anglican Priest that converted and posts on Youtube often. Checkout a FSSP Parish if you're even remotely near one!
Find your nearest sspx, fssp, icksp, Anglican ordinariate or eastern rite parish and join it. Avoid novus ordo unless it is an oratory or traditional chapel with organ and choir.