Becoming Catholic (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, RCIA)
RCIA is a process that explores what the Catholic Church believes and what it has to offer. The group meets weekly, beginning in early October, and culminates with the Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday) when one enters the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Baptism (if not already baptized), Confirmation and Eucharist (Communion). The RCIA process is designed for people who:
have never been baptized
were baptized in another Christian tradition (Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, etc.) and wish to become Catholic
were baptized Catholic but had little to no religious formation beyond baptism
To learn more about becoming a member of the Catholic faith, or assisting as a catechist (teacher), contact our Discipleship Formation Department.