How Do You Become Catholic Without RCIA (Removed)?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA, is a process completed by adults that allows them to become Catholic. Depending on which Catholic church you attend, there may not be a RCIA program available for you to complete. You may not need to search for a new Catholic church in order to get baptized and confirmed into the faith. By following the steps listed below, you can become Catholic without having to go through RCIA. Pick a local Catholic church to attend. The reason the church should be local is that this will make it easier for you to attend Mass on a weekly basis. Start going to the same Mass each week. You shouldn’t miss a Sunday Mass or any Mass on a Holy Day of Obligation, as Catholics believe doing so is a mortal sin. The reason for going to the same Mass is so the priest and other members of the congregation see you at Mass each week. This will allow these individuals to become familiar with you. Learn the basics of the Catholic Mass and follow the traditions of