Becoming Fully Catholic

FAQs

• I am an unbaptized adult and interested in becoming Catholic. What do I need to do?

  • We are excited that you are interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith.  St. Charles invites you to join others who are seeking to know more about Jesus and His Church as you discern answers to your life and faith questions.  Your Becoming Fully Catholic journey will prepare you to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil when you are ready.

• I am a baptized Christian and interested in becoming Catholic. What do I need to do?

  • The Catholic Church recognizes your baptism if you were baptized with water and in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Your Becoming Fully Catholic journey will prepare you to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation.  Your Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church takes place at a Sunday Mass whenever you are ready.

• I am a baptized Catholic but I never received the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and/or Confirmation. What do I need to do?

  • Welcome Home!  Your Becoming Fully Catholic journey will prepare you to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and/or Eucharist  at a Sunday Mass whenever you are ready. Sacrament of Confirmation will be received on Pentecost with the Archbishop.