This special section celebrates the more than 629 people who will join the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil Masses across Arkansas through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults process.
Click on a headline below to read selected stories from the special 2009 New Catholics section which appeared in the April 11 issue of Arkansas Catholic.
Catholic’s quiet influence leads six more to the faith
Nine-year-old Hannah Kittler hasn’t been focusing too much lately about her Easter dress, dyed eggs and candy. Her goal of becoming Catholic is of the utmost importance to her.
Candidate finds peace in the last place she expected
Julie Nicholson plans to enter the Church during the Easter Vigil Mass at St. Louis Church in Camden. She attends Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Magnolia. She explains her journey, written in her own words.
Process for children to enter Church not perfect but effective
More than 30 years ago the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults document was published and ever since parishes have been trying to follow it to initiate adults into the Catholic Church. Increasingly, children are coming into the Church through programs similar to the rite for adults.
Annulment necessity often difficult to grasp for those in RCIA
The decision for many adults who decide to join the Catholic Church is oftentimes made after years of serious discernment putting aside doubt, and at times, painful struggle with family and friends.
Why I am becoming Catholic
Seven people who will join the Church at the Easter Vigil answer the question, “Why am I becoming Catholic?”
