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 began on  August 30, 2020, and is still welcoming new inquirers.  For those who continue with the process, full initiation is 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 this year's schedule. 

The English group will meet online on Sundays, following the 9:00am Mass (10:30am-noon),  The Spanish group will meet online Mondays at 7pm.
  
For our English process, please 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.

 For more information on the Spanish process, please contact our Hispanic Ministry Office at 925-672-5800 ext. 2225.