Who can be Catholic?

Anyone can be Catholic who has 'faith' in God and Jesus, and wants to be part of the Catholic Church.

It makes no difference how someone came to be a Catholic. Catholics can be people who:

• Have no religious background, and decide to become Catholics.
• Come from another religious tradition, and decide to become Catholics.
• Once were Catholics, and return to the Church.
• Have always been Catholics.

Three special ceremonies make someone a Catholic:

• Baptism (in any Christian church)
• Confirmation in the Catholic Church
• Welcoming at the Eucharistic table

If you are thinking about becoming a Catholic, you may want to find out more before you make your decision.

You can find out more from us at the Catholic Enquiry Centre, or through your local Church.