If you are considering becoming Catholic, please inquire about our process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) which will guide you to “consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the way of faith and conversion” (RCIA 1). Speak to Janice in the Parish Office at 604-531-5739 or email her at [email protected].

Or are you just curious about Christianity and the Catholic faith, please come by the Parish Office, say hi to our Pastor, Father Augustine, and the office staff. We would love to meet you and have a chat about your questions! 

We believe that God calls individuals to live the Good News Jesus proclaimed and to become his disciples as members of the Catholic Church. Learn what all that means and what is true, good and beautiful about being Catholic through the RCIA process. 

What does RCIA entail? 

If you have NOT been baptized, the Christian initiation process prepares you to become a Catholic Christian by celebrating the sacraments of Christian initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.  

If you have been baptized in another Christian tradition, the initiation process prepares you to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church by celebrating the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion.  

I’m a baptized Catholic, is RCIA for me?  If you have been baptized as an infant, but have not received further formal instruction in the Catholic Faith nor the sacraments of Confirmation or the Eucharist, RCIA is indeed for you. If you are a fully initiated Catholic who wishes to deepen your faith, there is also a place for you to learn and grow.

How long does it take to become  a Catholic? Becoming Catholic is a life-long commitment. However, the Christian initiation process typically lasts for several months or longer in order to prepare to take this step. Participants in the initiation process meet at least once a week, plus Mass on Sundays. The initiation of individuals who are ready to make the commitment to become new members of the Catholic Church usually takes place at Easter.