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Becoming a Catholic

If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a Catholic the best person to speak to in the first instance is your local parish priest. Please follow the link for our Parish Directory

• Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

If you are an adult who has not been baptized and/or confirmed in any Christian Church and would like to explore the possibility of becoming Catholic then the normal process is to join a programme called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) which should be available in your local parish. This programme can lead to becoming a full member of the Church through baptism and reception into the Church in a ceremony held at the Easter Vigil. It can also serve as a period of discernment and discovery about what it means to be Catholic.  

For  general information on the RCIA programme: http://www.ecatholic2000.com/rcia/rcia.shtml  

• If you are wondering about what it means to be a Catholic or would just like to find out more about Christianity, you might like to visit these websites for more information:

• www.life4seekers.co.uk  presents Catholic life and beliefs in a way that connects with modern culture and offers an opportunity to ask questions in an informal and interactive way.

• www.rejesus.co.uk  A lively up-to-date website exploring the person and teaching of Jesus Christ. This page has the answers to the questions most frequently asked about Catholic faith and the teaching of the Church.

• www.oncecatholic.org  A Catholic site run by American Franciscans for people who used to be Catholic once - with very useful and up-to-date info on the Catholic Church  

• www.americancatholic.org  Packed with information and very American in presentation this site has lots of useful links and articles.

• www.catholic.com Another American website with lots of information on the teachings of the Catholic Church and current issues in faith and society.

• For more comprehensive information about the teachings of the Catholic Church you can access the Catechism of the Catholic Church online at:  http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc/index.htm or http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc.htm

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