Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults
(RCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process primarily for adults seeking Full Communion into the Roman Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist (Holy Communion). Persons of seven (7) years or older are adults in the Church because they are of the age of reasoning, and must be catechized or evangelized. This Ministry of Family Catechesis requires that their parents must accompany these young people. The Process is also open to the Baptized who have not yet received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Persons baptized in other religions also participate in this process, in order to make a Profession of Faith and enter into Full Communion with the Catholic Church.
Prerequisites
Enrolling
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Fill out Registration Form that is found on this page (there is no fee)
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Review or Interview with RCIA Team Member
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For Baptism a Birth Certificate or an Acceptable I.D
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Baptism Certificate for those preparing for Confirmation and /or Eucharist
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Parental Permission & Participation for those under 16 years old.
- Interview with the Pastor, unless the Pastor recommended the candidate to the program.
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Registration is ongoing; Sacraments received accordingly
Attendance and Participation:
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Classes will be held through Zoom (you will be contacted by a team member who will give you the Meeting ID number).
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Classes will be on Sunday Mornings (as scheduled) 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
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We ask that you please sign-in on time for Session or Meeting
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Please notify the team if you are going to be late or tardy in a timely manner
Classroom Guidelines:
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Read and observe the items cited in the Eric Law Handout (this will be emailed to you after you register).
Sponsors
All will need a Sponsor (Sponsor requirements will be posted)
RCIA Calendar
Due to COVID-19, this calendar is tentative and may change. Please check back weekly for updates.
Period of Inquiry
October
October 4, 2020
Welcome • Orientation
Images of God & Faith)
October 11, 2020
Scripture, revelation & the Catholic Rhurch
October 18, 2020
Prayer • The Mass
October 25, 2020
Commandments / Morality
November
November 1, 2020
All Saints • All Souls
November 8, 2020
Sacraments (Sponsors & Rites)
November 15, 2020
Liturgical Calendar • Advent
November 22, 2020
Christ the King
November 29, 2020
(No Session)
Thanksgiving Weekend
December
December 6. 2020
Second Sunday advent
Saint Nicholas
December 13, 2020
Third Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2020
Fourth Sunday of advent
December 27, 2020
No Session – Christmas Break
Period of the Pre-Catechumenate
Period of Enlighten & Purification • Mystagogia
January
January 3, 2021
No Session – New Year break
January 10, 2021
Baptism of the Lord (Rite of Acceptance)
January 17, 2021
Respect Life
January 31, 2021
The Creed
February
February 6, 2021
Saturday Retreat
February 7, 2021
No Session
February 14, 2021
Lent (Valentine’s Day)
February 17, 2021
Ash Wednesday (Information Only)
February 20, 2021
(Saturday Evening) Rite of Sending
February 21, 2021
Rite of Election: Elect to Cathederal
February 28, 2021
Candidates to Cathederal
March
March 7, 2021
First Scrutiny
March 14, 2021
Second Scrutiny
March 21, 2021
Third Scrutiny
March 28, 2021
Palm Sunday of the
Passion of the Lord
April
April 3, 2021
Easter Vigil (6:00 p.m.)
April 4, 2021
No Session - Easter Sunday
April 11, 2021
Candidates Receive
Confirmation & Eucharist
April 18, 2021
Doubting Thomas
April 25, 2021
Good Shepherd Sunday
May
May 2, 2021
Road to Emmaus
May 9, 2021
No Session – Mother’s Day
May 16, 2021
Ascension Sunday
May 23, 2021
Pentecost Sunday