Are You Interested in Becoming Catholic?
The first step consists of contacting your nearest Catholic church or the Catholic parish you would like to join and ask about their Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program. This program is offered in every parish to those seeking to become Catholic and typically runs from the month of September until after Easter each year, though the process can be longer in different parishes. The RCIA is for those who have reached the age of reason (though the program is typically delivered in an adapted format for children) and who have never been baptized Catholic or Christian; have been baptized Catholic or Christian, but have not received any faith formation, and may or may not have received the other sacraments of initiation; or are practicing Christians of other denominations who are seeking to become Catholic.
We also invite you to click through the different tabs to the right to learn more about each of the four periods of the RCIA process – Inquiry (or Precatechumenate), Catechumenate, Purification and Enlightenment, and Mystagogy – to get a better sense of what it is you may be signing up for.
We recognize that we have each been drawn to the Catholic faith in different ways and for different reasons, and as such, the first period, Inquiry, is really meant to be an opportunity to learn about the Catholic faith and to ask any questions you may have until you feel that you are ready to move forward and to become Catholic, or you may decide not to become Catholic. There is no commitment one way or the other during this period and there is no set timeline for completing this stage.
If you are ready to embark on the exciting adventure that is becoming Catholic, please contact your nearest parish to find out more about their RCIA process and how you can begin journeying with the parish community.
Please click on this link to access the parish directory to find a parish near you.
Diocesan Committee for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
If you have any questions concerning the RCIA process or getting in touch with your nearest parish, please do not hesitate to contact:
RCIA
Online Meeting
February 6, 2024
Welcome Pastors, Parish Life Directors, Parish RCIA Teams,
Leaders, and Enquirers!
This online meeting on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm is to walk through the Rite of Election and meet each other.
This meeting is for RCIA Teams, pastors, leaders, catechumens (those preparing for baptism), and candidates (those preparing to be fully received into the Catholic Faith) in the RCIA process in their parish setting.
What to expect at this online meeting:
- We will go over what to expect during the Rite itself.
- We want to hear from those who are coming into the Church. Why are you making this decision? We want to hear your stories.
Please extend this invitation to everybody in your RCIA group – catechumens, candidates, sponsors, leaders, priests. We’re looking forward to seeing you all and praying with you through this exciting journey of faith!
Please register by emailing us rite@archsaintboniface.ca with your name and the name of your parish. The Zoom link will be sent to you.
Becoming Catholic
