This program prepares adults to receive any or all of the Sacraments of Initiation (baptism, confirmation, and first communion) on the journey to becoming Roman Catholic. Participants meet once each week for group lecture and instruction. Who should participate?
- Baptized Catholics who have not received the other sacraments
- Baptized Christians who wish to become Catholic
- People of any faith background who want to join the Catholic Church
If you think this is the program for you but are unsure, contact Shawn Reeves at shawn.reeves@sjcnc.org.
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