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Wondering how to become Catholic if you’ve never been baptized? Look no further, as we will take you through the process of being baptized as an adult, from your first steps in the process to receiving the Sacrament. Hear from people who became baptized as adults and found richness and community in the Catholic Church.
“How to Become Catholic: If You Are Unbaptized” covers all things Baptism, from the importance of the Sacrament, the formula used by the Catholic Church, and how one prepares to be baptized. In addition, this episode outlines the steps you’ll encounter throughout OCIA: The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (formerly RCIA). The process includes the Rite for Entrance into the Catechumenate, the Rite of Election, and the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation—including your Baptism—at the Easter Vigil.
Through Baptism, you join a family—God’s family—and are welcomed by the community as part of the Catholic Church. Your parish community is a vital part of encouragement and support on your Faith journey, leading up to Baptism and beyond as a new Christian.
If you’re just beginning your journey, start here!
For more on Baptism: youtu.be/SKisfEgd3IY?si=1x3E5u8UpTlNerct
For more on Confirmation: youtu.be/zUn4e4xmo1k?si=snRWy3J_UqVmEH1l
For more on the Eucharist: youtu.be/gndxqjRrXwk?si=SIUgS1Wsrp9cbFXM
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Getting Started with OCIA: The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
1:36 - Catechumens and the Period of the Catechumenate
2:07 - The Rite for Entrance into the Catechumenate
2:28 - The Role of Sponsors
2:49 - The Liturgy of the Word and Dismissal
3:14 - OCIA Sessions
3:48 - Personal Testimonies from OCIA
4:36 - How Long Does This Take?
5:34 - The Rite of Election
5:48 - Godparents
6:56 - The Sacraments
7:15 - Baptism
9:11 - Confirmation
10:06 - Holy Communion
10:53 - Life As a New Catholic
11:34 - Welcome to the Family!
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Wondering how to become Catholic if you’ve never been baptized? Look no further, as we will take you through the process of being baptized as an adult, from your first steps in the process to receiving the Sacrament. Hear from people who became baptized as adults and found richness and community in the Catholic Church.
“How to Become Catholic: If You Are Unbaptized” covers all things Baptism, from the importance of the Sacrament, the formula used by the Catholic Church, and how one prepares to be baptized. In addition, this episode outlines the steps you’ll encounter throughout OCIA: The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (formerly RCIA). The process includes the Rite for Entrance into the Catechumenate, the Rite of Election, and the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation—including your Baptism—at the Easter Vigil.
Through Baptism, you join a family—God’s family—and are welcomed by the community as part of the Catholic Church. Your parish community is a vital part of encouragement and support on your Faith journey, leading up to Baptism and beyond as a new Christian.
If you’re just beginning your journey, start here!
For more on Baptism: youtu.be/SKisfEgd3IY?si=1x3E5u8UpTlNerct
For more on Confirmation: youtu.be/zUn4e4xmo1k?si=snRWy3J_UqVmEH1l
For more on the Eucharist: youtu.be/gndxqjRrXwk?si=SIUgS1Wsrp9cbFXM
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Getting Started with OCIA: The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
1:36 - Catechumens and the Period of the Catechumenate
2:07 - The Rite for Entrance into the Catechumenate
2:28 - The Role of Sponsors
2:49 - The Liturgy of the Word and Dismissal
3:14 - OCIA Sessions
3:48 - Personal Testimonies from OCIA
4:36 - How Long Does This Take?
5:34 - The Rite of Election
5:48 - Godparents
6:56 - The Sacraments
7:15 - Baptism
9:11 - Confirmation
10:06 - Holy Communion
10:53 - Life As a New Catholic
11:34 - Welcome to the Family!
Check us out at: familytheater.org/howtobecomecatholic
Like us on Facebook - facebook.com/CatholicCentral
Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/catholiccentral_tv
Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/CatholicC_TV
#catholicfaith #catholicchurch #howtobecomecatholic #howtobecomecatholicifyouareunbaptized #orderofchristianinitiationofadults #ocia #rcia #catholicbaptism #baptizedasanadult #howtopray #christianinitiation #catholicsacraments #catholicconversion #becomingcatholicguide #thesacraments #churchfamily #catholiccommunity #converttocatholicism #eastervigil
