Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.) classes will begin in September 2017 and are held every Tuesday evening from 6:30 - 8:30 PM through Easter of 2018  

R.C.I.A. is open to any: 

• Un-Baptized adults wishing to become Catholic.
• Persons Baptized in other Christian Churches.
• Baptized Catholics who never received Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation and seek full membership in the community.

For registration or more information, please call the Religious Education office at 361-5816.

Please refer to the Parish Handbook for more information, including details about:

• Religious Education
  • RCIA
  • Adult Education
  • Sacramental Preparation for Children
  • Catechists         

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

The R.C.I.A. is not just a "convert class" with a new name. It looks different, too.

Special rites are celebrated during the weekend liturgies at various times throughout the

year. 

The R.C.I.A. involves the whole parish: in prayer as the rites are celebrated; in hospitality as new members are welcomed; and in specific ministries, such as, being a sponsor or team member.

The most important thing to keep in mind about the R.C.I.A. is this: it is not merely

a new way to prepare adults for baptism. Baptism is only one step. The '"goal" of the

R.C.I.A. is full communion; which means full, conscious, and active participation in the

Eucharist and in the whole life of the Catholic faith community.

Classes are held one evening per week, for 1 ½ hours, starting in the Fall and

ending at the Easter Vigil.