Becoming Catholic
The Catholic Church is the largest Christian faith in the world, yet it is often one of the most misunderstood. For more than 2,000 years, the Church has faithfully preserved the teachings of Jesus Christ, offering a rich tradition of faith, hope, and love that continues to guide millions of people today.
At the heart of the Catholic faith is the belief that God created every person out of love and that all of creation is good. Although we are capable of sin, every human person possesses inherent dignity because each of us is made in the image and likeness of God.
Catholics believe that God's goodness is reflected throughout creation. The beauty of the world points us toward its Creator and reminds us of His presence and love. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, creation has been renewed, revealing God's desire to be close to His people.
As Catholics, we practice stewardship by recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God. We are called to share our time, talents, and treasures generously in service to God and one another.
We believe in the Holy Trinity—one God in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Created in God's image, we are called to live in loving relationship with Him and with one another.
The Church is a living community of believers, known as the Body of Christ. Together we worship, pray, grow in faith, and support one another as we strive to follow Jesus.
We believe that God loved the world so deeply that He became human in the person of Jesus Christ. Through His crucifixion, death, and resurrection, Jesus conquered sin and death and opened the way to eternal life for all who believe in Him.
Catholics also honor the communion of saints—holy men and women whose lives of faith continue to inspire us and whose prayers strengthen us on our journey to Christ.
Becoming Catholic means embracing a faith that is both ancient and alive—a faith rooted in Scripture, enriched by sacred Tradition, and sustained by the sacraments. It is a lifelong journey of growing closer to Jesus Christ and sharing His love with the world.
What Is OCIA?
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), formerly known as RCIA, is the process through which adults learn about the Catholic faith and prepare to receive the Sacraments of Initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. Whether you are exploring Catholicism for the first time, have never been baptized, or are a baptized Christian seeking full communion with the Catholic Church, OCIA offers a welcoming environment to ask questions, deepen your faith, and discover what it means to follow Christ in the Catholic tradition.
