Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is an inquiry process for people who are thinking about the possibility of becoming Catholic. RCIA is a process of conversion that provides faith formation, instruction, spiritual enrichment and preparation for the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. The process is divided into periods and the periods are marked by the celebration of Rites. When the candidate feels ready and shows signs of transformation and the Church discerns his/her readiness perceived by their continuous opening to Jesus and relating to Jesus as their Savior, they are initiated at the Easter Vigil. The participants who are not baptized are known as ‘catechumens’ and those baptized but never catechized, or baptized in a valid Christian denomination are considered ‘candidates.’ Reception of the sacraments are dependent on ones own availability.
English meet 1x week Thursday on nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Spanish meet 1x a week on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. (temporarily meeting on Saturdays)
If you are interested, or have a relative, friend or co-worker who has expressed this interest, please encourage them to call. For registration information contact the Parish Office.
Catechists must be fully Initiated Catholics living a life of virtue. They must be CMG Safe environment trained and in good standing with the Church. Others may still join to build community, assist with environment, and join us in prayer. If you are interested in voluntering for RCIA, please contact Becki.