Becoming Catholic

The Catholic Church is unlike any other organization on earth. In fact, it is more accurate to call the Church an “organism” – a living body: Christ’s body.

Why be Catholic?

To become Catholic is to become part of His body – a process that begins with Baptism and continues forever. Being Catholic in today’s world provides great challenges and opportunities for personal growth and self-awareness, and also a solid foundation for a life of community and relationship with God.

Eight Good Reasons for Being Catholic

Selected from AmericanCatholic.org, here are eight great reasons to be Catholic.

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  1. An optimistic view of creation

  2. A universal vision

  3. A holistic outlook

  4. Personal growth

  5. Social transformation

  6. A communal spirit

  7. A profound sense of history

  8. A respect for human knowledge

Take a moment to read more in-depth information about these eight good reasons on the American Catholic website. Click here to read on.

 

RCIA

For more information about becoming Catholic at St. Theresa of Avila Parish, CLICK HERE and scroll down to RCIA.

In RCIA, parishes welcome new members into the Catholic Church through a process of education, faith sharing, and rituals known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). CLICK HERE to learn more about the process of RCIA in the Catholic Church.

RCIA

A word about RCIA:  RCIA is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, a process for adults to come into the Catholic Church and /or prepare to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation (Penance), Confirmation, and Eucharist.

The RCIA is for:

those who were never baptized, or those baptized in another faith who wish to be part of the Catholic Church or those who were baptized Catholic but have not received the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation. 

Does this describe someone you know, someone who may be interested in making this journey of faith – a friend, neighbor, co-worker, relative, YOU?     Please encourage the person to e-mail sttadultfaith@gmail.com or contact the Rectory (617-325-1300) to start a conversation.  These last months have been challenging.  Maybe this is the time to explore the RCIA process. Meetings, via Zoom, will begin soon.