Becoming a Catholic

Interested in Becoming Catholic?

Have you ever felt a desire to know God more deeply, explore the Catholic faith, or discover your place within the Church?

Is God calling you to something more?

Whether you're just beginning to explore questions about faith or feel ready to take a new step on your spiritual journey, we warmly invite you to discover the Catholic Church.

Who is this journey for?

The journey toward becoming Catholic is one of prayer, reflection, and community. You may recognise yourself in one of the following:

• Those who have never been baptised and are curious about Christianity and the Catholic faith

• Baptised Christians from other denominations who feel drawn to enter into Full Communion with the Catholic Church

• Baptised Catholic adults who have not yet received First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation and now wish to complete their initiation

• Catholics who have been away from the Church, whether for a short time or many years, and are feeling called to return

• Practising Catholics seeking deeper formation, who may not have had the opportunity to fully engage with the faith as adults

When and How to Begin

New RCIA sessions begin each September, but enquiries are welcome all year round.

You are warmly invited to attend any of the sessions - no pressure, no commitment required.

Please do get in touch if you would be interested in knowing more about this. We would be honoured to accompany you as you take this important step in faith.

Course Dates

Sessions normally take place in the presbytery meeting room at St Francis de Sales in Wolverton, on Monday evenings from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm and are for adults aged 18+.

The dates for the next course will always be found on the RCIA Course Dates under Latest News.

RCIA Course Application

Please click the red button below to complete the Application Form and apply for the next course.

RCIA for Youth

The RCIA Youth Course is adapted for younger people aged between 9 and 17 years old.

There are times when young people by the time they are 9 years or older realise that they have not been baptised or have not received First Confession and First Holy Communion but would really like to and so they look to find something that enables them to do it.

More information can be found here, including the application form for joining the RCIA Youth Course.

Contacting the RCIA Team

Please fill out the form below if you have any questions or to ask for more details on either the RCIA Adults course or the RCIA Youth course.

What is RCIA?

(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which adults are welcomed into the Catholic Church. It provides:

• A supportive community

• Opportunities to ask questions and explore your faith

• A structured, prayerful path toward the sacraments

• Guidance for lifelong growth as a disciple of Jesus Christ

RCIA is more than a course—it’s a journey of conversion, formation, and belonging. It is for enquirers, seekers and those wanting reasons for their Faith.

The RCIA is an opportunity for discussion, reflection and fellowship on the big questions of life. For centuries, people turned to the Church to find answers to the deepest and hardest questions of everyday life.

Sessions

Consisting initially of 23 sessions which include a fellowship supper with Q&A as follows: