How do I become a Catholic?
If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church, or if you were baptized Catholic but have not been confirmed or received your first Eucharist, we invite you to join a group in your local community that will help you explore the Catholic tradition and your place in it.
The Rite of Christian Initation of Adults (RCIA) is a process whereby inquirers learn and are formed in Christianity according to the Catholic tradition as they discern whether they are called to join (or be fully initiated into) the Church community.
If you are interested in becoming a Catholic or completing your initiation by the reception of Confirmation and Eucharist, we encourage you to visit a parish near your home and talk with someone in the parish. Most parish bulletins list contact information for the person in charge of initiation, adult faith formation or adult education. Nearby parishes can be located on our online parish directory or the Masstimes site. You can search by city, parish name, or proximity to the zip code you enter.
