Interested in Becoming Catholic?
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the way adults come to learn about and experience the Christian life, specifically our Roman Catholic tradition. It is how you become initiated into the life of the Church through the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist. RCIA is not something new. It goes back to the earliest traditions of our Church, taking place between the second and fifth centuries of the Christian era! It takes place step by step in the midst of the Christian community. The whole community is called to reflect upon the value of their faith, to renew their own conversion, and by their example, to lead the searching ones to be open to the presence of the Spirit in their lives.
RCIA begins with a period of inquiry and maturing. This is a time for hearing the first preaching of the Gospel and of prayer. The end of this period is marked by the first step celebrated by the whole community: the Rite of Becoming a Catechumen.
The second period is called the Catechumenate. This is a time of more intense preaching and teaching of the Gospel, prayer, spiritual direction, catechesis – handing on the specific Roman Catholic traditions, as well as personal contact with members of the larger Christian community. This period ends with the Rite of Election. This is when catechumens are ready to respond totally to God's call of faith.
The third period takes place during Lent. It is a time of purification and enlightenment, or illumination for a more profound spiritual preparation. Its focus and conclusion is the Easter Vigil celebration and the Sacraments of Initiation.
The final period takes place during the Easter Season. The newly baptized are able to deepen their experience of the sacraments and of being new members of the Christian community.
Are you interested in being initiated into the Roman Catholic Church?
Come join us for Sunday Mass, 11am or 7pm!
Contact our Parish Office Administrator, Anna, to enquire about our RCIA program.
Files: RCIA registration form and RCIA appendix form (marriage history)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the way adults come to learn about and experience the Christian life, specifically our Roman Catholic tradition. It is how you become initiated into the life of the Church through the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist. RCIA is not something new. It goes back to the earliest traditions of our Church, taking place between the second and fifth centuries of the Christian era! It takes place step by step in the midst of the Christian community. The whole community is called to reflect upon the value of their faith, to renew their own conversion, and by their example, to lead the searching ones to be open to the presence of the Spirit in their lives.
RCIA begins with a period of inquiry and maturing. This is a time for hearing the first preaching of the Gospel and of prayer. The end of this period is marked by the first step celebrated by the whole community: the Rite of Becoming a Catechumen.
The second period is called the Catechumenate. This is a time of more intense preaching and teaching of the Gospel, prayer, spiritual direction, catechesis – handing on the specific Roman Catholic traditions, as well as personal contact with members of the larger Christian community. This period ends with the Rite of Election. This is when catechumens are ready to respond totally to God's call of faith.
The third period takes place during Lent. It is a time of purification and enlightenment, or illumination for a more profound spiritual preparation. Its focus and conclusion is the Easter Vigil celebration and the Sacraments of Initiation.
The final period takes place during the Easter Season. The newly baptized are able to deepen their experience of the sacraments and of being new members of the Christian community.
Are you interested in being initiated into the Roman Catholic Church?
Come join us for Sunday Mass, 11am or 7pm!
Contact our Parish Office Administrator, Anna, to enquire about our RCIA program.
Files: RCIA registration form and RCIA appendix form (marriage history)
