The Christian Initiation of Adults is a process of welcoming people who are interested in learning about the Catholic Faith Tradition. The RCIA is open to all adults 18 or over who wish to become full members of the Roman Catholic Church. The process begins with a meeting with the coordinators and continues with weekly classes on Sunday mornings from September through Pentecost.
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. We will contact you as soon as possible to arrange a meeting and explain the process.
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 God’s Word
- Through study and discussion about the Catholic experience
- Through doubts and hesitations
- Through involvement in the works of charity and justice
- 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 mornings 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.
Fr. John Coleman
Clairlyn Blankenship