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Rite Of Christian Initiation For Adults
What is the RCIA? The RCIA is a Rite (a liturgical celebration) that celebrates the decision of one wishing to become a Christian in the Catholic Church.
  • It is a process of conversion.
  • It is a community event that initiates new members
  • It is a step by step faith journey
Who Is it for?
  • The RCIA is for those who wish to be baptized, confirmed, and receive the Eucharist in the Catholic Church.
  • It is for baptized Catholics who wish to complete their initiation through the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
  • It is for those baptized in other Christian faiths who wish to enter into full communion with the Roman Catholic church.
What about the community? This journey belongs to the entire parish community. Perhaps you know a friend, relative, or spouse who may be waiting for an invitation to join in the journey.

On behalf of the parish community, individual sponsors and the RCIA team journey weekly with the Inquirers who are seeking to know Jesus and to enter into a personal relationship with Him. The parish faith community supports the Inquirers and the RCIA team with their prayers and hospitality.

Where and when do they meet? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a journey that initiates adults into the Catholic faith community. Meetings will be held each Thursday evening from September until Easter.
What happens along the journey?
Precatecumenate
  • a time for inquiry
  • a time for evangelization
  • a time for initial conversion
  • a time to celebrate the Rites of Acceptance and Welcoming
The Catechumenate
  • A time for a complete basic instruction and formation
  • A time for initiation into prayer
  • A time to celebrate the Rite of Election
The Purification
  • A time for deeper conversion
  • A time for prayer and fasting
  • A time to celebrate the rites of Water, Light, Life, and the Rite of Initiation
The Mystagogy
  • A time for reflection on the Christian experience and the Sacramental Life
  • A time to join in the Ministry and Work of the Church