It would be a joy to walk with you as you journey to becoming Catholic. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA, is a program that prepares an unbaptized person to enter the Catholic Church. We hope you will consider joining us.
RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a program that prepares an unbaptized person to enter the Catholic Church. The first stage is that of Inquirer. This is simply someone who would like to know more about the Catholic Church. When the Inquirer is ready to move forward, they will become either a Catechumen if he or she has not received the Sacrament of Baptism or a Candidate if the person has already been baptized. If a person has been baptized, they would move forward to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation rather than go through the RCIA program, as they have already completed the first step of initiation.
The RCIA program has three stages. The first stage is called the Inquiry Sessions. Next, there are Catechesis Classes. Sacramental Preparation is the final stage of the RCIA program.
Absolutely not! We are here to walk with you in your discernment and prayer, answer your questions, and talk with you. We are simply here to help!
Non-students are welcome! Just know that the program is geared toward college students. If you would prefer a different format, Corpus Christi Catholic Church can provide additional options. Visit their website: https://spiritualhome.org/rite-christian-initiation-adults for more information.