The Rite of Christian Initiation
for Adults, or commonly referred as RCIA, is a faith journey that
allow Adults the opportunity to learn more about the Christian faith
and prepare them for initiation into the Catholic Church and receiving
the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation).
There are a number of different people that this information could apply to:
If any of the above statements apply to you, then this process is for you.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA - is also open to any child over the age of seven who fits into any of the above categories. For children and young adults, the process follows the same format as the one for adults, but is age appropriate.
The process involves weekly sessions to prepare you for the beautiful celebration of the reception of the sacraments on Holy Saturday (the day before Easter).
The RCIA is rich with the possibilities for becoming involved. Because the process involves welcoming people into our faith we like to put our best foot forward and make it a good experience for all involved.
Sponsors are people who travel with the candidates on their journey. They are fully initiated Catholics who share their faith experiences with the candidates. This is a big committment on the part of the volunteer because the preparation can last a year or longer, and the journey, a lifetime.
Catechists are part of a team of people who do the actual teaching and immediate preparation for the RCIA. This involves less of a time committment, about once a month, for a few hours from September through to the Easter Vigil.
Please contact the number below if you would like more information about these volunteer opportunities.
Spotlight on RCIA
Written by Alison Moreland
Judy Brawley, Pastoral Associate
St. John Church
288-5000