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Becoming a catholic

Becoming a catholic

Becoming a catholic

Interested  in becoming a catholic ?

You are in the right place. This page explains how one can  become a catholic through their local catholic parish and learn more about the faith .

Becoming a catholic can be a transformative and meaningful experience  for a person who is seeking spiritual fulfilment and a sense of community. The Catholic church has a rich history and a diverse global community , offering a wide range of opportunities for worship , serice and Personal growth

To become a Catholic, one typically begins by expressing an interest in the faith and participating in a period of inquiry, during which they learn about the beliefs and practices of the Church. This may include attending Mass, reading about the teachings of the Church, and meeting with a priest or other spiritual mentor to discuss questions and learn more about the faith.

The next step in becoming a Catholic is typically to participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), a series of classes and rituals that help individuals deepen their understanding of the faith and prepare for the sacraments of initiation, including baptism, confirmation, and Holy Communion. RCIA is a communal process, and individuals who are becoming Catholic are encouraged to form relationships with other members of their parish and to engage in the life of the Church in meaningful ways.

Who is the process for?

 a. The unbaptized. The primary focus of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is on those who are not already Christian and have not been catechized.

Baptized but uncatechized. Those who have been baptized either as Roman Catholics or as members of another Christian community but did not receive further catechetical formation or instruction. These typically have also not celebrated confirmation nor Eucharist.

Those seeking full Catholic Communion. These are baptized, practicing Christians from other denominations who seek entry into the Catholic Church.

Becoming a Catholic involves a process of spiritual exploration and education that culminates in the sacraments of initiation: baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist. The process may vary depending on the individual’s circumstances and readiness to embrace the Catholic faith.

  • The process of becoming a Catholic begins with inquiry or the “pre-catechumenate” stage, where an individual expresses interest in the faith and begins to explore the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church. This may involve attending Mass, meeting with a priest or a sponsor, and participating in a faith-sharing group.
  • The next stage is the “catechumenate,” where an individual formally enters into the process of formation and education. During this time, the catechumen learns more about the Catholic faith, including the teachings of the Church, the sacraments, and the liturgical year. This stage may last several months to a few years, depending on the individual’s progress and readiness to move forward.
  • After completing the catechumenate, the individual will participate in the Rite of Election, which marks the beginning of the final preparation for the sacraments of initiation. The Rite of Election is typically celebrated during the season of Lent and involves a public declaration of the individual’s intention to become Catholic.
  • The final stage is the “period of purification and enlightenment,” which coincides with the season of Lent. During this time, the individual engages in intense spiritual preparation through prayer, fasting, and reflection. This period culminates in the celebration of the Easter Vigil, where the individual receives the sacraments of initiation and becomes a full member of the Catholic Church.

Becoming a Catholic is a significant decision and requires a commitment to living a life of faith and service. It is important for individuals considering this step to take the time to prayerfully discern their calling and seek the guidance and support of a spiritual mentor or community.

I’m interested. What should my first step be?

Contact your nearest Catholic parish . Your Catholic priest can discuss with you the specifics of the initiation process at your local parish. Know that the prayers of a 65 million Catholics in the United States and the 1.2 Billion Catholics around the world are with you as you complete your journey. Best wishes!

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Daily mass readings for Feb 15 , 2023

Daily mass readings : Wednesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time

Reading 1 : Gn 8:6-13, 20-22

At the end of forty days Noah opened the hatch he had made in the ark,
and he sent out a raven,
to see if the waters had lessened on the earth.
It flew back and forth until the waters dried off from the earth.
Then he sent out a dove,
to see if the waters had lessened on the earth.
But the dove could find no place to alight and perch,
and it returned to him in the ark,
for there was water all over the earth.
Putting out his hand, he caught the dove
and drew it back to him inside the ark.
He waited seven days more and again sent the dove out from the ark.
In the evening the dove came back to him,
and there in its bill was a plucked-off olive leaf!
So Noah knew that the waters had lessened on the earth.
He waited still another seven days
and then released the dove once more;
and this time it did not come back.

In the six hundred and first year of Noah’s life,
in the first month, on the first day of the month,
the water began to dry up on the earth.
Noah then removed the covering of the ark
and saw that the surface of the ground was drying up.

Noah built an altar to the LORD,
and choosing from every clean animal and every clean bird,
he offered burnt offerings on the altar.
When the LORD smelled the sweet odor, he said to himself:
“Never again will I doom the earth because of man
since the desires of man’s heart are evil from the start;
nor will I ever again strike down all living beings, as I have done.
As long as the earth lasts,
seedtime and harvest,
cold and heat,
Summer and winter,
and day and night
shall not cease.”

Responsorial Psalm : Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 18-19

R.  (17a)  To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.
or:
R. Alleluia.
 How shall I make a return to the LORD
for all the good he has done for me?
The cup of salvation I will take up,
and I will call upon the name of the LORD.
R. To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.
or:
R. Alleluia.
My vows to the LORD I will pay
in the presence of all his people.
Precious in the eyes of the LORD
is the death of his faithful ones.
R. To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.
or:
R. Alleluia.
My vows to the LORD I will pay
in the presence of all his people,
In the courts of the house of the LORD,
in your midst, O Jerusalem.
R. To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.
or:
R. Alleluia.

Alleluia  : See Eph 1:17-18

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
enlighten the eyes of our hearts,
that we may know what is the hope
that belongs to his call.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel : Mk 8:22-26

When Jesus and his disciples arrived at Bethsaida,
people brought to him a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him.
He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village.
Putting spittle on his eyes he laid his hands on the man and asked,
“Do you see anything?”
Looking up the man replied, “I see people looking like trees and walking.”
Then he laid hands on the man’s eyes a second time and he saw clearly;
his sight was restored and he could see everything distinctly.
Then he sent him home and said, “Do not even go into the village.”

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Prayer for Palm Sunday and Holy Week

Prayer for Palm Sunday and Holy Week

(This prayer is designed to be said within the family before a Crucifix on Palm Sunday and during Holy Week.)
Mother or a child:
(Taken from the words of Pope Pius XII On the Sacred Liturgy. )
Dearly beloved, in Holy Week, when the most bitter sufferings of Jesus Christ are put before us by the liturgy, the Church invites us to come to Calvary and follow in the blood-stained footsteps of the Divine Redeemer, to carry the Cross willingly with Him, to reproduce in our hearts His spirit of expiation and atonement, and to die together with Him.
Father:
We ought to glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ
Family:
in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection.
Father:
Let us pray.
All-powerful, eternal God, You have chosen to give mankind a model of humility;
our Savior took on our flesh, and subjected Himself to the Cross. Grant us the grace to preserve faithfully the lessons
He has given us in his Passion and to have a share in His resurrection. This we ask of You through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son.
Family:
Amen.
Favour this dwelling, Lord, with Your presence. Far from it repulse all the wiles of Satan. Your holy angels, let them live here, to keep us in peace. And may your blessing remain always upon us. This we ask of You through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son.
Father:
Let us bless the Lord.
Family:
Thanks be to God.
Father:
May the almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless and keep us.
Family:
Amen.

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