Would you like to know more about the Catholic Faith? The Catholic Church warmly welcomes new members and provides them with spiritual formation according to their needs. The process, which is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), includes children who have reached the age of reason, unbaptized adults, baptized adults who are either unfamiliar with or not active in the Christian way of life, and persons who were baptized and active in other Christian denominations. All RCIA participants have sponsors – members of the parish community – who attend the sessions and rites with them and serve as companions on the journey. We also invite adult Catholics who have never been confirmed.
New inquirers are welcome throughout the year. The RCIA process includes four formation periods :
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We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. Questions? Contact: Heather Wilson Director of Religious Education [email protected] 423-886-3424 |