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The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

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Genevieve Savage
Administrative Assistant


(480) 899-1990 ext. 157

The Christian Initiation of Adults is a process of welcoming people who are interested in learning about the Catholic Faith Tradition.

If you know someone who may be interested in finding out what it means to become Catholic, please send us his or her name. Ask a friend, a neighbor or a relative! If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith Tradition, please call 480-899-1990, ext. 154. We will contact you as soon as possible to arrange a meeting and explain the process.

R.C.I.A. meets once a week on Sunday morning from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.  Following mass we gather for prayer and a presentation on the Catholic Faith. Following a short break, the remaining time involves small group discussion based on scripture readings.

A Journey of Faith

The R.C.I.A. is primarily a journey of faith "from the awareness of stirring of faith and curiosity within one's heart…

  • through stages of asking and seeking
  • through beginning involvement with the Catholic Christian community
  • through hearing the Gospel proclaimed and by faithful reflection and prayer on this Word of God
  • through study and discussion about the Catholic experience
  • through doubts and hesitations
  • through involvement in the works of charity and justice with those already committed to the catholic way of life
  • through discernment of God's call for them as individuals
  • through the steps of commitment
  • through the sacraments of initiation (baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist)

…to a life of faith, love, and justice lived in communion with Catholics throughout the world.

Classes

Classes are held on Sunday beginning with mass at 9:00 A.M.  those preparing for baptism will be dismissed after the homily to continue prayer and discussion in the Adult Center. Sponsors and adults already baptized will join the group at 10:15.

  • 9:00 A.M. – Mass
  • 10:15 A.M. – Presentation
  • 10:45 A.M. – Scripture sharing in small groups