Becoming Catholic
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What Is It?
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What is the Becoming Catholic process?
It is process of prayer, learning and discernment in preparation for entering fully into the Catholic faith. At the center of this is learning more about the person and teachings of Jesus and Church.
This process is for adults who have never been baptized or who have been baptized in a different Christian tradition & would like to become Catholic. Through a process of learning, prayer, and public steps toward coming fully into the Church, adults prepare to receive the fullness of the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil or on Divine Mercy Sunday.
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What Does Process of Becoming Catholic Look Like?
It's important to understand that process may be a little different for each person. Below is a general description, but your process will be determined when have your initial appointment to get started.
The process at St. Francis of Assisi begins with an appointment with our Director of Faith Formation, Craig King, or when you attend one of our parish RCIA Information Meetings. In this first meeting we would like to learn more about you and any religious background that you have had. We will further explain the process and answer any questions that you have.
After this first meeting you have begun the first phase of formation. Formally we call this period Inquiry. This phase of formation is meant to lay some groundwork before the formal classes begin. You will also be given some material to begin reflecting upon during that time.
Classes begin in the last week of August, 2024. These classes are meant to give you a systematic formation in the Catholic Faith (Jesus and the Bible, Prayer, Catholic Teaching, Sacramental Life, the Moral Life). We meet every Tuesday evening through the end of the Easter season.When a person receives the Sacraments of Initiation and "becomes Catholic" really depends upon when they are ready. While many will receive sacraments around Easter time, some people may need to take some extra time for formation, further discernment, or marriage related work.
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How to Start...
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QUESTIONS?
If you have questions, please email them to Craig King at [email protected]
ARE YOU READY?
If you are ready to begin, please click the following link to set up a first appointment with Craig King. You will spend approximately 30 minutes talking about your own faith background and what the Becoming Catholic process will look like for you. This is the first step.You may also want to print the Registration Forms so that you can fill them out before you come. Otherwise, you can fill them out at the appointment.
Registration Forms
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