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“Since the beginning of the Church, adult Baptism is the common practice where the proclamation of the Gospel is still new. The catechumenate (preparation for Baptism) therefore occupies an important place. This initiation into Christian faith and life should dispose the catechumen to receive the gift of God in Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist.”
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, article 1247)

“The catechumenate, or formation of catechumens, aims at bringing their conversion and faith to maturity, in response to the divine initiative and in union with an ecclesial community. The catechumenate is to be a formation in the whole Christian life . . . during which the disciples will be joined to Christ their teacher. The catechumens should be properly initiated into the mystery of salvation and the practice of the evangelical virtues, and they should be introduced into the life of faith, liturgy, and charity of the People of God by successive sacred rites.”
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, article 1248)

For more information on Baptism of Adults, on becoming a Catholic, or on the RCIA process, see RCIA – the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.

Baptized Catholic adults who have not celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation are asked to contact the Faith Development office for more information about sacrament preparation and full initiation.