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Becoming Catholic

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Holy Trinity, Sts. Peter & Paul, St. Sylvester
227 S. New York Ave
Wellston, OH 45692
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Open to any adult who wishes to learn more about the Catholic faith, those who are unbaptized and want to be initiated into the Church, those who were baptized into other Christian faiths and want to become Catholic, as well as those were baptized Catholic, but have not received the other sacraments of initiation.  

 More about becoming Catholic from the United State Conference of Catholic Bishops:

Rite of Christian Initation of Adults

If you are interested in joining our catechism class or just discussing becoming a Catholic with Fr. Herge, please fill out the inquiry form below and someone will be in touch with you soon! 



A CALLING LIKE NO OTHER

Faith life in our modern society can be so confusing sometimes, particularly when so many people say that truth can never be known. Or rather what is true for one person may not actually be true for someone else. This relativism in our culture makes us feel it is incredibly difficult to commit to any sense of belief.

This is where the role of the Holy Spirit comes in. Our ability to believe is not simply a trick of the mind, but rather it is an encounter with the Living God whose name is Jesus Christ. Faith in Jesus Christ is not just a series of “whats” but faith is in a “who,” a person who truly wants to have a personal and living relationship with us. And not only does He want us for Himself, He also wants us to be in union with his Body, which is fully expressed in the Church.

Here in our parish consortium, we have a process called “RCIA,” which stands for “Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.” It is a time where people who are being invited into a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church can spend time to learn more about the faith. To quote the series that we use, Credo, “the treasure [of Catholic faith] is not just information but a way of life that takes time to grow into.” Just like each of us is different, each person’s journey is unique and filled with adventure!

If you are interested in becoming Catholic, please fill out an inquiry form! I will reach out to you and take the time to speak with you to see how the Lord is drawing you into relationship with Him!

Father Thomas Herge
Pastor