If the thought of coming into the Catholic Church has crossed your mind, praise God! Trust that God's grace is working in your life, in more ways than you probably realize.
You've made a good start in visiting this page. All the steps that follow have one common theme: keep working to get to know Christ and His Church better. There may be a stage at which you're only ready to read internet articles in the privacy of your home. That's okay. In time you might be ready to talk to someone about it. We're always available here at the parish (see the contact form below). Eventually, perhaps even soon, you'll be ready to formally start the process by which one enters the Church, called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA. Regardless of where you are, keep reading, keep talking with other people, and keep praying.
If the thought of entering the Catholic Church has crossed your mind, now is a fine time to contact us. Regardless of where you are with the Catholic faith (be it vaguely intrigued, confused, or totally sold), we're here to help. You can call the parish office or contact us using the form below. We would love to meet you and be part of the conversations you're having about faith.
You may not feel ready to talk to a real live person about this. If so, that's okay, too. Below we've included some good resources to get you started as you seek to know Our Lord and the Church founded by Him.
First, let us know. If you have not contacted us already, please fill out the form below.
The Church has a process by which people become Catholic: this is called the Rite of Christian Inititaion for Adults or RCIA. The process takes about a year, although in exceptional cases (such as danger of death or other extreme circumstances) adjustments can be made. The most important goal is that you are able to receive the Sacraments.
Over the course of the year, RCIA candidates meet regularly to receive instructions in the Catholic faith. These meetings are meant to introduce you to the teachings of Christ and His Church, Catholic practices (like saying grace before meals or not eating meat on certain Fridays), and prayer. Our hope is that by the end of the formation process, you have a good foundation on which to build your spiritual life. Remember: RCIA is an introduction. You have the rest of your life to grow deeper in the knowledge and love of God.
At the Easter Vigil, all the candidates will be received into the Church. Those who were never baptized will be baptized; those who were validly baptized in another Christian denomination will be confirmed and received into the Church.