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- Becoming Catholic, Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA)
  
  The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the Catholic Church’s way of welcoming new members and preparing them for the Sacrament of Baptism. For baptized Catholics, it can also be the path to prepare for First Eucharist and Confirmation.
  
  RCIA is much more than a program. It is a learning and loving journey in which conversion of the heart brings one to Jesus Christ. RCIA is a place where you can ask questions, seek answers, experience authentic relationships, and embrace the fact that you matter. Regardless of your past or your faith tradition, we invite you to come as you are and to give Church and God another try.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work?
- RCIA calls adults to a conversion of mind and heart through a process of education, faith sharing, and rituals.
  
  RCIA involves prayer, study, and discussion within a small faith group. It also involves several Rites, which take place within the context of the Mass with the whole parish, gradually leading you to full membership in the Catholic Church.
  But how can they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in Him of whom they have not heard?
  — Romans 10:16
When is it?
- Inquiry session to be held Tuesday, September 28th, 7:00pm in Petra house. See flyer for more info.
  
  The English Class meets most Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm from October to May.
  
  The Spanish Class meets most Saturday evenings from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
Where is it?
- The inquiry session will be held in Petra House. That’s the convent building located between the Church and the rectory. Just walk in through the door on the back porch.
  
  For the regular sessions, we meet in the Church Hall, i.e., the basement of the Church.
  
  For where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them.
  — Matthew 18:20
How much does it cost?
- It’s free! Just bring yourself... and an open heart.
  
  Bring your spouse or your Godparent — they’re welcome also!
  
  All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come, buy grain and eat; Come, buy grain without money, wine and milk without cost!
  — Isaiah 55:1
- What do I do now?
  
  There are two things you can do:
  
  Complete the form at the bottom of the page, and someone will contact you.
  
  Attend an Inquiry Night. We hold an Inquiry Night every year at 7:00 pm on the last Tuesday in September. It’s held in Petra House. That’s the convent building located between the Church and the rectory. Just walk in through the door on the back porch. No pressure. No obligation. Just... come and see.
  
  Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one about whom Moses wrote in the law, . . . Jesus, son of Joseph, from Nazareth. . . . Come and see.”
  — John 1:45-46
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Becoming Catholic, Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA)

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the Catholic Church’s way of welcoming new members and preparing them for the Sacrament of Baptism. For baptized Catholics, it can also be the path to prepare for First Eucharist and Confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do now?

There are two things you can do:

Want to learn more - someone will contact you.