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BecomingCatholic
A six-step companion for anyone thinking about joining the Catholic Church, or already preparing with a parish. Each step is short, plain, and cited to the Catechism and Scripture.
Caravaggio, Supper at Emmaus, 1601. National Gallery, London. Public domain, source.
Journeys / Becoming Catholic
New here? Start here.
No background needed. Three small steps, at your own pace. You can stop at any point.
- Who is Jesus?Who Jesus is, in plain words. About 7 minutes. Nothing to sign up for.
- See a Mass for yourselfSit anywhere. Our “In the pew” guide tells you, one step at a time, when to stand, sit and kneel. Watching is always fine.
- Ask a real personQuestions are welcome. Here is how to ask a priest, and asking commits you to nothing.
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The steps
For people asking about joining, or already preparing. Each step is a short, plain reading with its sources listed. Steps marked “Coming” are being written and checked now.
Begin step 1- 1Who is Jesus?A question on the road. Everything starts with a person. 7 min.Read
- 2Why a Church?A morning in Jerusalem. Jesus did not leave us alone. 8 min.Read
- 3The SacramentsEvening at Emmaus. Seven ways Christ meets us. 8 min.Read
- 4The MassThe upper room. The upper room, every Sunday. 9 min.Read
- 5PrayerBefore dawn. Before dawn, in a quiet place. 8 min.Read
- 6The catechumenate (OCIA/RCIA)The house of Cornelius. Who can forbid water? 8 min.Read
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