7/4/2009 3:10:24 AM EST

8/15/07
A Dinner Date with God

The Mass explained. Its history and a walk-through of the liturgy. A must-read for new Catholics and always a good reference for parishioners.

6/22/07
Confession: Not for the Guilty

Catholics have either stopped going to confession or they go only rarely. This article helps dissipate your anxiety about the Sacrament of Reconciliation and focuses on the richer meaning of receiving the gift of God's forgiveness.

5/22/07
What are your images of God at this point in your life?

Our understanding of God evolves, as we grow in our faith. This article stimulates our search and evaluation about the image(s) we hold of God: a loving father, a king, a feminine pronoun, a sheperd,...

4/20/07
What you ought to know about the Eucharist

Jesus wanted to give his followers a continuing sign of his presence and love for them, which would sustain them even if they could no longer physically see him. At the Mass we believe that Jesus is really present, just as He was present two thousand years ago

1/10/07
Church History

From the Early Church through the Middle Ages through Vatican II. A useful outline for your self-study.



Eucharistic prayer:

“From age to age you gather a people to yourself, so that from east to west a perfect offering may be made to the glory of your name"



Become Catholic with us


Contemporary thinking and classic Christian values that incite positive change and help you grow closer to God.

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An ancient practice with a contemporary approach to ministry

We invite you to begin a journey of conversion to become Catholic at St. John the Evangelist Church, Naples, Florida. This online resource is dedicated to people who would like to either turn or return to Jesus Christ. We offer a gradual process of formation and a way of life.

Through four insightful time periods you can learn about our Vatican II church, hear the message of Jesus, experience the warmth of our parish life and be embraced by our community.


what our new church members say

This is only a sample of the many positive experiences as described by previous participants. Let us know if you would like to meet them.

"Attending Mass at St. John and participating in the RCIA process has been a genuine opening to God through Jesus — an opening I never quite knew before, only possible under the warm fellowship at St. John's, the spiritual leadership of our pastor and priests, the inspiring music and the many gestures of love and encouragement from the community".

"The experience has deepened my understanding of the richness of the Catholic tradition and allowed me discover Jesus anew".



St. John The Evangelist Church
Read an overview of St. John and St. Agnes here and extended information about our vibrant parish at our church website.

Our warmest appreciation to


Paul Todd
for allowing us to feature a clip of “Making Christ Known” in this website. Paul, Music Minister at St. John the Evangelist, is a gifted and acclaimed recording artist who is also a dearest source of spiritual motivation to RCIA leaders and participants year after year.



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