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The normal process for becoming Catholic is through RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). This process consists of different stages:

• Inquiry: A time to become acquainted with the Catholic Church and to hear the good news of Jesus Christ; it is a time to look within at one’s life story and see connections to the Gospel. During this period, some may decide to go to the next phase, while others may feel they are not yet ready. A person’s choice at this stage or at any stage should be made in complete freedom.
• Catechumenate: at this stage, one sincerely desires to become Catholic and enter into the Church. During this period, the initial conversion is deepened; the person comes to know more deeply the love of God in their own lives and in the Church.
• Purification: occurring during the Church season of Lent, this is a more prayerful period, as one prepares to become Catholic, with prayers offered for them at Mass, and other prayers that lead them closer to God.
• Sacraments of Initiation: celebrated the night before Easter Sunday, one becomes Catholic through Baptism, and completes the initiation with Confirmation and the Eucharist.
• Mystagogy: a new Catholic reflects on what he or she has just gone through and looks to the future as to how he or she can now live more deeply as a Catholic and share the gifts received with others.