R.C.I.A.
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R.C.I.A. Information Page
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R.C.I.A. stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Simply, it is both the formation process and the liturgical celebrations that prepare someone to become Catholic and the reception of sacraments by which the person actually becomes Catholic. The RCIA process is for adults who have not been baptized, or who have been baptized in a different Christian tradition, who would like to become Catholic. Through a process of learning, prayer, and public steps toward coming fully into the Church, adults prepare to receive the fullness of the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil or on Divine Mercy Sunday.
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What Does the R.C.I.A. Process Look Like?
It's important to understand that the RCIA process may be a little different for each person. Below is a general description, but your exact process will be determined when have your initial appointment to get started.
The RCIA process at St. Francis of Assisi begins with an appointment with our Director of Faith Formation, Craig King, or when you attend one of our parish RCIA Information Meetings. In this first meeting we would like to learn more about you and any religious background that you have had. We will further explain the RCIA process and answer any questions that you have.
After this first meeting you have begun the first phase of formation. Formally we call this the Inquiry Period. This phase of formation is meant to lay some groundwork before the formal classes begin. You will also be given some material to begin reflecting upon during that time.
Formal classes begin August 29th, 2023. These classes are meant to give you a systematic formation in the Catholic Faith (Prayer, Catholic Teaching, Sacramental Life, the Moral Life). We meet every Tuesday evening through the end of the Easter season.
Those who are fully prepared to receive the sacraments will come into full communion with the Catholic Church around Easter time.
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Interested in R.C.I.A.?
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If you have questions, please email them to Craig King at [email protected]
If you are ready to sign up to begin in September, pleaseClick the button below for "Registration Forms."
Print out the forms and fill them out.
Scan them using your phone's scan function or the Adobe app.
Email the scanned documents to [email protected]. He will email you back and schedule that first appointment mentioned above.
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Resources for those already in R.C.I.A.
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) and Adult Confirmation Resources
Tools
Make a PaymentDocuments for Everyone
How To Go To Confession
Confirmation Saint Name Form
Sponsor FormAdult Confirmation Resources
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