All are welcome to join the Catholic Church. For those interested in joining the Catholic Church, the R.C.I.A. program meets on Wednesday evenings 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in the School Library beginning in September.  The process of welcoming new members into the Catholic Church is formally called the RCIA or the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.  The R.C.I.A. is a journey for adults who are seeking faith through the Catholic community.  It embodies the recognition that faith and conversion are a gradual process.  Please call the Church office at (850) 434-2551 ext 131 for more information, or just come and join us for a session on Wednesday evenings.

How Does one Become a Catholic?

Some people become Catholic gradually.  They were baptized as infants, grew up in Catholic homes, received a religious education and gradually shared in the sacraments of the Church. Others came to the Church as adults.  Sometimes they were already baptized; sometimes they had already received a religious formation in another faith.  They may have been contacted by a Catholic but they probably made the first move by talking to a priest or someone else about the Church.  The Church wants to welcome all those who are interested in the Catholic faith.  For those who think they might like to become Catholic, the Church has the RCIA.

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RCIA schedule for 2009-2010: Follow this link to download in PDF in a separate browser window.