Frequently Asked Questions

• At this time I have no intention of joining the Church, but I do want to learn more about Catholicism. Is there a place for me in the adult initiation process?

• I know that I want to join the Catholic Church. Where do I begin?

• Once I have decided to join the Catholic Church, why might it take a year or longer? That seems like a long time.

• I am not baptized and am getting married to a Catholic. I wanted to join the Church before our wedding. Is that possible?

• I am Catholic, but my fiancé(e) is not.  We want to have a Catholic wedding.  How can my beloved become Catholic before our wedding?

• I was baptized, but not as a Catholic. I wish to join the Catholic Church. Am I still looking at 12+ months of preparation?

• I was baptized as a Catholic, but never received my first Eucharist nor been confirmed. Where do I fit in?

• I was baptized as a Catholic and received my first Eucharist. I was never confirmed. Do I jump into the Adult Initiation process too?

• I am divorced. Is this an issue as far as the adult initiation process is concerned?

• I understand that I need a sponsor?

• Is there any cost associated with Initiation?

• So where do I start?