Rite
of Christian Initiation of Adults(RCIA):
Do you know someone searching
for God? Have you been away from the Church or has a member of your
family closed the church doors because of a life hurt? Has your faith
been in hibernation and in need of a wake up call? Is your faith just
beginning and in need of some direction? If you answered “yes”
to any of these questions, RCIA might be just what you are looking for!
The RCIA process will explore the Catholic Faith; its traditions, beliefs,
practices and customs. Most of all, the RCIA is a faith journey –
the trip of a lifetime!
The RCIA,
is at once ancient and new. The Rite expresses the essential mission
and purpose of the church: to draw all people to the Father through
Christ Jesus the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Second
Vatican Council called for reinstating the catechumenate process of
initiation. In 1988, the United States Catholic Bishops mandated the
RCIA Process for use in all Dioceses. Potential new members of the church
are led, by stages and at their own pace, into full participation with
the community of the faithful. They embark on a faith journey with scripture,
sponsors and other people of faith.
The time
during the journey is known as the catechumenate period and is designated
for the exploration of Catholic Christianity through the study of the
upcoming Sunday Scriptures. The goal of this process is the nurturing
and growth of the person’s faith, relationship and conversion
to God.
The RCIA meets throughout the year in the Cardinal Room at the Meeting
Center on Wednesdays at 7pm. Inquirers may join at any time. Please
call the Parish Office for details
