Never be afraid to ask a question about the faith. Inquiry doesn't require a commitment. Whether you're curious, considering, or already partway through a parish program, this is a place to start.
Never been through this before? Begin with Inquiry, a plain-language introduction to what the Catholic faith actually teaches, with no assumptions about what you already know.
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These four periods and three major liturgical steps describe the path for someone who has not been baptized. If you are already baptized, your parish will help you prepare according to your circumstances.