Why should I become Catholic?

Every year in the United States and throughout the world thousands are welcomed fully into the Catholic Church. For many, this process begins with a question: Why should I become Catholic? Each Sunday, starting in September those curious about the Catholic Church and the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) are welcome to join us in the St. Ambrose Center. These casual, no-obligation gatherings are an opportunity to ask questions about the Catholic faith and learn about how to join the Church.

Any adult who is interested in entering fully into the Catholic Church may continue to join us every Sunday through the Easter season. Those adults preparing for Christian Initiation are guided through a real appreciation of the unity we share as one body affirming our most treasured possession – our Faith as expressed each Sunday at Eucharist (the Mass).

RCIA has several stages that begin with a period basic instruction and proceeds through the catechumenate (period of formation and more developed instruction) that lasts for about a year. Baptized persons from other Christian Churches, and those who have never been Baptized and who are interested in becoming members of the Catholic Church are welcome. Parishioners who are team-members in the parish RCIA process participate in the various steps leading to the Easter Vigil.

All are welcome.

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RCIA Classes

RCIA meets every Sunday 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM in room #113 of the St. Ambrose Center behind the Parish Hall. Classes start in September 2024 and will run through April 2025.

For more information

The St. Monica community welcomes those with questions about the Catholic faith and the process of becoming Catholic.

For more information about becoming Catholic at St. Monica, please call the Parish Office at 405-359-2700 or send an email to Deacon Jorge Pereira.