117 Valley Road
Katonah, New York
914-232-3356
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Are you unbaptized but recognize a need for spirituality in your life? Are you a baptized Catholic or baptized into another religion but never received any formal religious education? Are you married to a Catholic and attend Mass but just don't know what the next step is to become one of the Catholic faithful? Call our rectory and contact one of our priests to set up a personal program for you. Every year adults are welcomed into the Catholic Community this way.
If I Begin, Am I Obligated to Become a Catholic? There is no obligation to make any kind of commitment nor is there pressure exerted on anyone to become a Catholic. We respect the conscience and decision of every inquirer. Because of your association with us we would hope that you would gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of Catholic beliefs and practices.
How Does One Become Catholic? Most Catholics are born into Catholic families and gradually come to share in the full sacramental life of the Church. Others, who may have been previously baptized in a non-Catholic Christian Church, have become Catholics after making a solemn profession of faith, being confirmed and sharing Eucharist with the Catholic community. And some, never baptized, have been initiated through a process that leads to Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil, the Church's annual celebration of Easter. The Catholic Church warmly welcomes new members and tries to provide an appropriate spiritual formation according to each person's needs. Please call our rectory at 914-232-3356.