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You are invited to attend our next Evening of Welcome on Monday, June 7 at 7:00 PM
in the Family Room. The evening will be an opportunity to ask questions about RCIA and the Catholic Church and to become more familiar with our worship space in a friendly and welcoming environment.

If you are thinking about joining the Catholic Church, or even if you would like to simply learn more about what is involved with doing so, please contact Scott in the Parish Office at 683-0105. He will meet with you to discuss where you are on your faith journey, and to describe the RCIA process at our parish. Ask yourself if the Spirit is moving within you, and if so, then come see if the Catholic Church is where you are being called.

We hope to see you there!

    
 Becoming Catholic

How does one become a Catholic?


At St. Columban, persons interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church attend “Evenings of Welcome” which take place the first Monday of the month. After some time in the inquiry phase, those interested in continuing take part in a special rite and then attend weekly Catechumenate sessions.  A discernment process at each step helps the person decide if they are called to continue. Parishioners are involved as catechists, sponsors and hospitality ministers. Baptisms take place at the Easter Vigil, but baptized candidates can request to enter into full communion at other times, after another discernment process.

Every parish is responsible for the formation of candidates for initiation according to the guidelines established by the body of bishops of the universal Catholic Church.  The process of preparation is concerned with the total formation of the person into believing with the Church community, living with the Church community, praying with the Church community, and serving with the Church community.

 Want to Know Moore?

Check out Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and Why Catholic?

  
 
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