"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." -Matthew 28:19 - 20
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RCIA Resources
These resources are here to support you on your journey towards the fullness of the faith in the Catholic Church. If you have questions/issues that are not addressed here, please contact the Faith Formation Dept. and we will try to respond in a timely manner,either providing further resources that address the issue or responding to it directly. Christ wants you to join His Church and He will help you with any obstacle in your way.
What is it exactly that you need?
Inspiration?
Why be Catholic? Why consider the claims of a Church that has the nerve to call itself "infallible" and to be Christ's Body? Find resources below to help you on "the way," to "the truth," where you will find "the life" (see John 14:6).
To read inspiring and recent conversion stories of Catholic across the United States from a variety of non-Catholic faith tradition, go to whyimcatholic.com. Here you will also find helpful "Struggles" that each of these converts faced on thier journey to the Church and how they were overcome.
Conversion Stories: Here why numerous other thoughtful, knowledgeable, devout Protestants decided to fulfill the faiths they had grown up in and loved by joining Christ's Church. These men and women come from a variety of faith backgrounds and give the compelling arguments, and powerful witnesses, that led to their coming home.
Pat Ermi: Former Southern Baptist. Youth Minister. Mother of two children (one deceased).
Maria Romine: Former Presbyterian. Actress.
Talat Storkirk: Former Muslim. Catholic evangelist and religious educator. Mother of two.
To watch more conversion stories, go to the Journey Home page on Youtube by clicking here.
Registration?
Crucifixion Catholic Church RCIA Interview Form: This is the form that you will complete and return to the Crucifixion Parish Office, indicating your interest in being received into the Catholic Church.
Reading?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
This is My Body: An Evangelical Discovers the Real Presence - Mark Shea
Faith of our Fathers - James Cardinal Gibbons
The Mass of the Early Christians - Mike Aquilina
Theology for Beginners - Frank J. Sheed
Also, please see the list of books on the Christian Book Review page. These will serve a variety of purposes from helping you learn more about your faith and defend it, and appreciate it in new ways.
Listening?
Relevant Radio: The local source for Catholic programming. This station, available to listen online, includes daily Mass, a morning show, bible study, spiritual direction, q & a with expert priests, talk radio, and a daily Rosary, all from a loyal Catholic perspective.
Catholic Answers Live: Providing a variety of programs from general open forum questions to specific segmants, this is the most reliable place to find the Catholic Answer to your question about the faith.
Understanding the Lord's Prayer (Our Father) by Scott Hahn: Hear the expert opinion, based on years of scholarship and guided by a deep love of Christ, on the prayer that Jesus gave us. Dr. Hahn deconstructs the seven petitions that we ask of God in this prayer and how we can better understand and appreciate them, helping us grow in prayer and faith.
The Lamb's Supper by Scott Hahn: Listen to one of modern America's greatest biblical scholar connect the Catholic Mass to the mysterious book of Revelation. Appreciate the Mass and the Bible more with this gret talk.
Hail, Holy Queen book discussion by Scott Hahn & Mike Aquilina: In this series of talks about the book of the same name by Scott Hahn, he and Catholic historian Mike Aquilina discuss the the Catholic beliefs about Mary, Jesus' mother, and the many non-Catholic objections to these beliefs along with their refutations.
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist by Dr. Brant Pitre: Hear one of America's most intelligent, up-and-coming Bible Scholars and Jewish Historians discuss the inherent Judaism one finds in the Catholic Church, particularly in the Eucharist.
The Fourth Cup by Scott Hahn: Listen to this renowned Bible scholar and Cathlic theologian give an important talk on the Last Supper and how its context helps us better understand the Passover and its fulfillment in the Eucharist.
The Eucharist by Steve Ray: This talk by prominant speaker and Catholic convert, Steve Ray, provides a strong argument for the reasonability and biblical basis for the Catholic belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the importance of the Mass.
Watching?
Faith Clips by Fr. Barron: In this series, Fr. Barron answers a large variety of difficult and essential theological questions in short, easy-to-understand videos using his incredible intellect and personable style.
Weekly Sermons by Fr. Barron: These are most useful when accompanied by the weekly Mass readings.
EWTN Archived Video: Find previous broadcasts of the Catholic television station Eternal Word Television Network from taped homilies of the day's Mass readings to classic episodes of popular shows.
"wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church."
- St. Ignatius of Antioch's Letter to the Smyrnaeans
(110 A.D.)