R ite of C hristian I nitiation for A dult s
WHAT IS R.C.I.A.? & WHO IS IT FOR?
When the disciples of John approached Jesus and asked “Where do you live? ”
Jesus simply said: “Come and See. ”
That one sentence is a summary of both the motive for and the object of R.C.I.A. We welcome you to accept this invitation, Come and See.
Come and See what?
Come and See what God is leading you to, by the inspiration you have sensed that led you to this website. What you think is happenstance, can as easily be God's plan unfolding for you.
Now Come and See what it offers you!
What is it?
“R.C.I.A”. stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. “Rite” means both a process leading to and the celebration of Christian initiation. “Christian Initiation” means coming to accepting and responding to the reality of Christ in your life through a process of investigation, education, experience and immersion in the original Christian tradition of Catholicism, and celebrating the Sacraments of Initiation, namely Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. “For Adults” refers to those at least eighteen years of age.
Which Adults is it for?
This process of R.C.I.A. was designed, first, for unbaptized persons; and, secondly, for baptized but uncatechized Catholics (such as those who, after baptism, were never raised as Catholics) who are seeking to prepare for and receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist. The third focus is on meeting the needs of baptized non-Catholics who are inquiring about the Catholic tradition of Christianity. In our parish, we open the doors of R.C.I.A. also to other Catholics who have completed the Sacraments of Initiation and who may be returning to the practice of their faith, or simply want to confront the primary beliefs of their faith at an adult level. Wherever you fit in, we hope you feel welcome and included!
How does it happen?
R.C.I.A. is conducted in 5 stages.
