Common Questions

Q: What if I am not sure if I want to become Catholic; what if I want to learn more as I decide if the Catholic Church is right for me?   
A:: Then RCIA is the right place for you.  We will provide you with information and answer your questions while you come to your own decision. 

Q: Is there any cost to participate in RCIA?
A: No, none at all.

Q:  When does RCIA meet?
A:   Due to current in person restrictions we are designing a program that can be flexible to your schedule.  There will be weekly meetings with members of the RCIA team that can be arranged to fit your schedule.  For 2021 - session teachings will be livestream with Fr. Browning followed by a zoom gathering with a team member.

Q: How long does the program take?
A: Becoming Catholic is a life-long journey; the RCIA provides a process of education, experience, formation, and discerment which prepares you for initiation into the Church. Sessions start and January and full initiation will be in late spring.

Q:  Isn't there a quicker way to become Catholic?  Why does it take so long?
A:  One would not meet someone and get married on the first date or join a club without knowing something about what they believe and represent.  No one would decide to be a carpenter or electrician without learning something about those professions.  So too, why would someone want to become a member of the Catholic Church without understanding our history, traditions, beliefs and practices?  The first decision is whether you want to commit to learning about what it is to be Catholic - the decision to become a member comes after you have what is needed to make that decision.  

Q: What is a sponsor and what do they do? 
A: A sponsor is a practicing Catholic (at a minimum, attends Mass regularly) who has received the three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation), and who is not your parent.. A friend or spouse who will be a spiritual companion and support you on your journey and serve as a mentor in the Christian life.   If you know a member of the parish you would like as your sponsor please ask them.  If not, we can assign a parish sponsor for you.

Q: I want more information - what do I do?
A: Fill out the contact form below