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title: How to Become Catholic
description: How to Become Catholic takes you through the journey of becoming Catholic from various different circumstances. The series outlines the steps of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) from both a general viewpoint and specific perspectives.
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# How to Become Catholic

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*How to Become Catholic takes you through the journey of becoming Catholic from various different circumstances. The series outlines the steps of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) from both a general viewpoint and specific perspectives.*

##### Episode 1: Where Do I Start?

Thinking about becoming Catholic? Learn the OCIA/RCIA process, step-by-step in our series, How to Become Catholic. In this episode, we cover what to expect in the initiation process, how long it takes, and how to start your journey into the Catholic Church.

 

 

 

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