Becoming Catholic
Including news from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
“The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus.” Pope Francis
Have you felt the first stirrings of the joy of the Gospel in your heart?
Are you curious about some aspects of Catholicism and want to know more?
The RCIA (or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the way through which non-baptised men and women become members of the Catholic Church. It is also a path for people who were baptized in another Christian denomination and now wish to become Catholic. It is a process through which people come to encounter Jesus through the liturgy and by reading and reflecting on Scripture within the faith community. Participants are accompanied by members of the local Parish or Family of Parishes who will support them by witness, guidance and prayer.
Participants will be asked to attend weekly meetings and join the faith community for Sunday Mass. Participants will also be accompanied by a sponsor, someone who is a practicing Catholic and who will walk with them on their journey.
The Easter Vigil celebrated at the Cathedral with Bishop Fintan Gavin included the initiation in to the Catholic Church of two people who have come to Cork from Brazil.Where do I start?
Irish Catholics are very familiar with how people in far away lands become Catholics as adults
This outreach has been supported by Catholic missionaries down the centuries.
But we may not be as familiar with what happens when adults who live in the diocese want to become Catholics.
The Catholic Church has a programme of preparation and support for adults who want to join the Church. It’s called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
In our diocese, it is supported by the Office for Mission and Ministry.
See detals of ongoing meetings in the attached poster.
Mission and Ministry
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