Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Interested in becoming Catholic?

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Fr. Kevin Ewing at kevin.ewing@archbalt.org or 410-752-8498 ext. 1140.

Classes meet weekly to learn and discuss what makes the Catholic faith rich, deep, and distinct. The process of faith formation proceeds with the liturgical year of the Church, and is punctuated throughout with rituals that bring you closer to communion with Christ and His people before culminating in reception into the Church during the Easter Vigil.

Being nervous or confused about becoming Catholic is entirely normal. Maybe you were raised Catholic and fell away from the faith, maybe you are going to marry or are married to a Catholic and are interested in exploring something that seems really important to your significant other. Feel free to contact us about upcoming RCIA sessions, even if you are not entirely sure you are ready. Faith is a journey, a road we all travel. Don't be afraid to take your first steps with us.

To learn more, please complete the form below, and we will be in touch.

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Do you have any prior religious affiliations?

If yes, what affiliation(s) have you had?

Have you been baptized?

Date of your Baptism

The Church of Baptism will need to send a certified copy of the record to our Parish. If date is unknown at the time of completing this form, please approximate until copy of certificate is obtained.

List name and address of church of baptism:

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Have you received First Eucharist/Communion?

Have you been Confirmed?

If yes, you will be asked to obtain a copy of the confirmation certificate.

List name and address of church and approximate date or age of confirmation.

Are you married?

If yes, what was the date of the marriage?

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If yes, were you married in the Catholic Church?

Have you been divorced?

If yes, what was the date of the divorce?

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If yes, has the original marriage been annulled?

If yes, you will be asked to provide a copy of the approved annulment.

In your own words, what has led you to this point of exploring RCIA?