Our next RCIA course starts in September 2024!

Register your interest using the form at the bottom of this page.

Why become Catholic?

Every year hundreds of people decide to become Catholic, and each one has their own special story. Each is drawn to the Church by different experiences and circumstances.

St Augustine, a great Saint of the Church, said, “Our hearts are restless, O Lord, until they rest in you.” The desire for God is written in the human heart, because humankind is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw all humanity to himself. Only in God will we find the truth and happiness we long for.

The journey towards God is found through Jesus Christ. He is “God-with-us,” God in the flesh. He reveals God to us: “To see me is to see the Father” (Jn 14:9). The Church is Jesus’ own Body. It is the place where God and humanity meet.

How do I become Catholic?

The Catholic Church has a special way of initiating adults into the Catholic faith. It is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It is a period of Christian formation offered to those seeking to become Catholic. The RCIA may also be referred to as the Catechumenate, highlighting its roots in the Christian formation of the early Church. The Rite encompasses all aspects of the Christian life.

The RCIA takes place within the parish community so you are able to share in the life of the Church expressed in a local faith community. it offers a way to grow in knowledge of Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith in company with others on a similar journey.

What is RCIA?

The RCIA is for all those seeking to become members of the Catholic Church. Children over the age of seven years and teenagers are supported through an adapted form of the Rite.

The RCIA is offered to those who have never been baptised in any Christian church but may also benefit those already baptised who desire to become Catholic. The non-baptised who are suitably prepared are joyfully received into the Catholic Church by the reception of the three Sacraments of Initiation, namely, Baptism, Confirmation and the Most Holy Eucharist. This takes place at the Easter Vigil in their local Catholic parish.

Those already baptised in another Christian church, following a period of preparation, are welcomed into full communion with the Catholic Church by the reception of the Sacraments of Confirmation and the Most Holy Eucharist.

Our RCIA Course

Our next RCIA cycle will commence in September 2024 and conclude in April 2025. This length of time serves two purposes: first, it provides sufficient opportunity for the candidates to learn the Catholic faith; second, it helps refine the candidate’s commitment to the Catholic faith.

Our course will involve two types of sessions: catechesis and discipleship.

The majority of the course consists of catechesis. Catechesis means ‘teaching’. In catechesis sessions, inquirers learn about the Catholic faith in a systematic way. The catechesis sessions will be open to all parishioners as an opportunity for ongoing adult faith formation. This will also provide inquirers with opportunities to develop friendships with parishioners.

Every few weeks, inquirers will meet privately with Fr Marcus and our catechists for discipleship sessions. A disciple is a ‘follower’ of Jesus. The discipleship sessions will focus on helping inquirers learn to follow Jesus on a personal level.

Taking the Next Step

There is no pressure or obligation for those inquiring about becoming Catholic. We welcome all inquiries. If you are interested in becoming Catholic or simply finding out more about the RCIA, complete the form below or call our Parish Office. We look forward to hearing from you!