How do I become Catholic? - The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Each year on Holy Saturday during the Easter Vigil,  thousands are baptized into the Catholic Church in the United States. Parishes welcome these new Catholics through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Click here for some questions and answers about the process of Christian Initiation. 

A Helpful Resource: Team RCIA

Father Wesley Schawe presents a five-minute preview of the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion.

It might prove helpful for catechumens, godparents, candidates,and sponsors to view in preparation for the Rite at the Cathedral. Father Wesley invites them all to relax, pray and celebrate as he introduces the parts they will play when they come to the Cathedral.