Begin Your Inquiry into the Catholic Church Here
The Roman Catholic Church
Thank you for your interest in the Catholic Church, which was founded by Jesus Christ and is based on Sacred Scripture (the Bible) and Sacred Tradition (truths that have been handed down through the ages). There are many ways to learn more about the Catholic Church.
Talk to Us
If you live in the Charlottesville area, we welcome you to call our office at 973-4381 and make an appointment to talk to a priest or a deacon. If you would prefer to talk with a member of our staff, we can arrange for that too.
Worship with Us
Everyone is also welcome to attend our Sunday Liturgies (Masses). You can just observe or you can participate as fully as you like, the only exception being that those who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church are not permitted to receive the Holy Eucharist (the Body and Blood of Christ under the appearance of bread and wine).
Meet in a Small Group
Our parish conducts “inquiry” sessions,
usually once a month, for those who would like to learn more about the
Catholic faith in a small group setting. Our address is in the sidebar
information box to the right.
| Upcoming Inquiry Sessions in 2010 | |||||
| September | 2 | Thursday | 7:30pm in the Conference Room | Church of the Incarnation | |
| September | 11 | Saturday | After 5:30pm Mass (6:30pm) | Room 22 | Church of the Incarnation |
| September | 12 | Sunday | After 10:00am Mass (11:00am) | Room 22 | Church of the Incarnation |
| October | 9 | Saturday | After 5:30pm Mass (6:30pm) | Narthex | Church of the Incarnation |
| October | 10 | Sunday | After 10:00am Mass (10:50am) | Room 22 | Church of the Incarnation |
| October | 10 | Sunday | After 4:30pm Mass (5:30pm) | Room 22 | Church of the Incarnation |
| November | 13 | Saturday | After 5:30pm Mass (6:30pm) | Room 22 | Church of the Incarnation |
| November | 14 | Sunday | After 10:00am Mass (10:50am) | Room 22 | Church of the Incarnation |
| November | 14 | Sunday | After 4:30pm Mass (5:30pm) | Room 22 | Church of the Incarnation |
| December | 11 | Saturday | After 5:30pm Mass (6:30pm) | Room 22 | Church of the Incarnation |
| December | 12 | Sunday | After 10:00am Mass (10:50am) | Room 22 | Church of the Incarnation |
| December | 12 | Sunday | After 4:30pm Mass (5:30pm) | Room 22 | Church of the Incarnation |
Use the Internet
If you would rather explore the Catholic faith
on the Internet before you talk to someone in person, we recommend that you
look at authentically Catholic sources for your information. We maintain a
page of links for those who are new to the faith or are studying it. We think
you’ll find that page a good place to start.
Begin the Process of Joining
If you’ve already given some thought to becoming Catholic and you want to learn more about the process, please visit our page on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It will give you an idea of what’s involved.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Welcome!
We encourage you to learn more about our faith in whatever ways are most comfortable for you, and we welcome you and stand ready to answer any questions you may have.