Every spring, parish communities around our diocese and the world look forward with great joy to welcoming new Catholics into the Church at Easter. This year, our parishes anticipate welcoming 183 catechumens and 241 candidates into full communion with the Church. Please pray for these individuals as they continue their formation through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and preparation to join the Church.
Learn more about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (USCCB)
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO’S CONSIDERING THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
Invite them to learn more about Catholicism through the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) in your parish (or one near them, visit GRdiocese.org/parishes). It may be helpful to explain that the RCIA isn’t a commitment to becoming Catholic but a process of inquiry and an opportunity to ask questions and explore answers that can help them decide if being Catholic is right for them.
Read more:
From one convert to another: A primer for new Catholics (April 2023 FAITH Grand Rapids magazine)
Seven tips for new Catholics, from one convert to another (America magazine, April 2019)
