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Not sure what to ask God? Start Here
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Join Us for an Inquiry Night
Wednesdays · 6:30–7:30 PM
Holy Family Church Right inside the front doors
607 Sabattus Street, LewistonHave you ever felt a quiet pull toward the Church—but didn’t know where to begin? Inquiry Nights are open-house style gatherings where you can ask questions, meet our team, and take a first step.
There’s no commitment, no pressure—just a conversation.Call us at (207) 705-3745
Or email [email protected]What Does the Journey Look Like?
Becoming Catholic is more than signing up for a class—it’s entering into a relationship with Jesus Christ and the Church He founded. That journey unfolds through simple steps, guided by prayer, learning, and the support of our parish community.
It begins with Inquiry—a time to ask, seek, and listen. You might be just starting to explore faith, returning after time away, or feeling drawn by something you can’t quite explain. Wherever you are, we’re here to walk with you.
Not sure where to begin?
Start by watching Episode 1 of The Search—a beautifully produced video series that asks life’s biggest questions and helps you discover the answers that matter most.
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What is The oCIA?
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Christian Initiation - Weekly Resources
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The Stages of Becoming Catholic -Defined
- Inquiry: the initial period before you decide to enter the Catholic Church. You're asking questions and checking it out, but aren't yet ready to commit.
- Catechumenate: those who decide to enter the Church and are being trained for a life in Christ are called catechumens, an ancient name from the early Church. In this stage, you're developing your faith and are being "catechized"—learning catechism, or the basic points about Catholic faith and life.
- Purification and preparation: The Church will help you focus and intensify your faith as you prepare you to commit your life to Christ and be received into the Church at Easter. If you're following the RCIA process, you'll go through a beautiful series of Gospel-based meditations during Lent, which is the time frame of this period.
- Initiation itself, the culmination of the whole process! You're received into the Church during the Easter Vigil Mass, where you'll receive the sacraments of initiation: baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist. (If you've already been baptized, you won't be baptized again.)
- Mystagogy: after reception into the Church at Easter, this period lets you reflect and learn more about the mysteries of the Mass and the Sacraments that you now participate in fully.
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