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RCIA
- Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
What is RCIA?
RCIA is the process by which men and women become members of the
Catholic Church. Because the process is part of our liturgical
cycle, we begin our weekly inquiry sessions in the Fall before
Advent.
Formation includes several areas of study:
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Scripture - The stories of God's people.
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Teaching - What Catholics believe.
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Prayer - How we communicate with God.
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Liturgy - How the community worships.
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Mission - How we live out what we believe.
The Process of Initiation is for adults who...
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are not baptized and want to become Catholic Christians through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
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are baptized Christians, in either another faith tradition, who want full sacramental membership in the Roman Catholic Church through Confirmation and Eucharist.
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attend Catholic Church because of a loved one or spouse and are not sure if the Catholic Church is for them - but are willing to ask questions and make inquiries.
How does RCIA work?
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God calls, we respond. With the process of Christian Initiation, men and woman at all stages of the faith journey come together in a non-threatening and non-pressured atmosphere to learn more about the Catholic Church.
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The RCIA provides a forum for shared spiritual growth and a means to explore the Catholic tradition through scripture, sacraments, church teachings, and social outreach within the context of a Christian community
How do I learn more?
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