The Catholic Church is unlike any other organization on earth. In fact, it is more accurate to call the Church an “organism” – a living body: Christ’s body.
Why be Catholic? To become Catholic is to become part of His body – a process that begins with Baptism and continues forever. Being Catholic in today’s world provides great challenges and opportunities for personal growth and self-awareness, and also a solid foundation for a life of community and relationship with God.
Eight Great Reasons for Being Catholic selected from AmericanCatholic.org.
Why be Catholic? To become Catholic is to become part of His body – a process that begins with Baptism and continues forever. Being Catholic in today’s world provides great challenges and opportunities for personal growth and self-awareness, and also a solid foundation for a life of community and relationship with God.
Eight Great Reasons for Being Catholic selected from AmericanCatholic.org.
- An optimistic view of creation
- A universal vision
- A holistic outlook
- Personal growth
- Social transformation
- A communal spirit
- A profound sense of history
- A respect for human knowledge
Learn More about the Catholic Church
Becoming Catholic in RCIAParishes welcome new members into the Catholic Church through a process of education, faith sharing, and rituals known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
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Returning to the ChurchThe Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination in the United States, accounting for about 25 percent of the country’s population.
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Our FaithLiving as a Catholic includes many wonderful beliefs, practices, and devotions; too many to catalog here. But we hope to provide you with a brief overview of what we believe and how we live that belief.
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