Christian Initiation for Adults (18+)

And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you and your household will be saved.” So they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his house. He took them in at that hour of the night and bathed their wounds; then he and all his family were baptized at once.

Acts of the Apostles 16:31-33

The Order of Christian Initiation...is designed for adults who, after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts. By God's help they will be strengthened spiritually during their preparation and at the proper time will receive the sacraments fruitfully. -Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, Introduction, §1


The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (Christian Initiation) is that ritual action by which we joyously welcome new Catholics into the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. Throughout the process, those interested in becoming practicing Catholics will learn how to pray; will learn the tenants of our faith and what we believe; will find, by the grace of God and by perseverence, that knowledge and love for God which will lead them to heaven. We encourage any and all people who are curious about the Catholic faith to come and see if God is calling them to a deeper relationship through Christian Initiation. 

There are many different kinds of people from all walks of life who might come to us for Christian Initiation. Read the different scenarios below to learn more about what the process may look like for men and women whose "points of entry" may be different. If you already know into which category you fall, feel free to scroll down to our Interest Form to get the process of joining started!

If you need clarification, please feel free to call the Coordinator of Parish Life, Sarah Matherne, at the office - 985.537.6002.

  • Unbaptized Adults

    This category is for individuals who are entering the Christian life for the first time. Whether coming from a background of Atheism, a Non-Christian faith, or anything in between, we are glad to welcome these individuals into the Catholic Church. 

    If you fall into this category, please fill out the interest form below and we will contact you soon!

  • Baptized but Uncatechized Adults

    These individuals were baptized into the Catholic Church (or another Christian community), oftentimes as an infant, but who, for any reason, are not practicing Catholics/Christians and have not received First Communion or Confirmation.

    If you fall into this category, please fill out the interest form below and we will contact you soon!

  • Unconfirmed Adults

    These individuals were baptized into the Catholic Church and received their First Communion. They may have received some catechism growing up, but never received their final Sacrament of Initiation: Confirmation.

    If you fall into this category, please fill out the interest form below and we will contact you soon!

  • Unbaptized Children (Over 7 and under 18)

    This option is for children desiring to enter into the Catholic faith who have never been baptized. We would love to help you walk through the Initiation process and we will tailor the process to each child’s situation.

    Please click the button below that says “Christian Initiation for Children.”