Are you curious about what it means to be Catholic?  Interested in learning more?  Come and see what the journey may have in store for you.  No pressure or commitment, just the opportunity to explore. 

The process for Adults Becoming Catholic is formally called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This formation process is for adults interested in becoming Catholic or thinking about being baptized.
 
This process is for:

•  unbaptized adults,
•  adults baptized in another Christian tradition,
•  baptized Catholic adults who want to prepare to receive confirmation AND first Communion.  

Typically there is a meeting once a week throughout the process composed of three to four phases. A new group will begin in August, 2020.  We meet Sundays, following the 9:00am Mass (10:00am-11:45am), with full initiation planned for the Easter Vigil (April 3, 2021).  The process is group and community based, and progress is marked with community rituals. Each individual's journey is unique, so spiritual discernment is an important element of the process.   Click here for last year's schedule.  **Note: we do not know yet if we will be meeting in person or online in August.  We may need to adjust the timing accordingly.**
  
The first step is to make an appointment with Gina Cattalini (925) 672-5800 x2217 or gcattalini@stbonaventure.net to see how we may best serve your needs. New inquiries are welcome throughout the year.

We also offer formation in Spanish.  The Spanish group meets Sundays from 11:00 am - 12:30pm.  For more information please contact our Hispanic Ministry Office at 925-672-5800 ext.2225.