Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA

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What is the RCIA?

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.)

The process of joining the Roman Catholic Church is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults or RCIA. Each year, adults seeking to join the Church receive weekly support, encouragement, and assistance from the RCIA team and from the parish community and Pastoral Staff.

 RCIA is a year-long process which culminates at the Easter Vigil with:

• Baptism/Profession of Faith
• Confirmation
• First Eucharist  

What are the steps in the RCIA Process?

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a faith journey which consists of four distinct stages:

• Stage 1:  Inquiry (Pre-Catechumenate)
• Stage 2:  Catechumenate
• Stage 3:  Purficiation and Enlightenment
• Stage 4:  Mystagogia

This is the process whereby adults prepare for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. These sacraments, or sacred rituals, bring a person into contact with the Lord and lead to membership in God’s Church. During a series of friendly, informal sessions, adults are helped to make a decision about becoming full members of the Catholic Church.

People who might want to learn more about this special process, the RCIA, include:
•Adults who were never baptized and who now wish to learn about the Catholic faith with the possibility of becoming Catholics.
•Baptized Christians from other denominations who would like to learn more about the possibility of joining the Catholic Church.
•Catholics who were baptized, but never received First Communion, First Penance, and/or Confirmation.

    If you would like more information about this process, please contact Jan Figenshu at 973 377 4000 ext 253

Come and See is the RCIA process that God wants to use to draw you closer to Him and His Church.  This ninety minute sesions is held each week and a key topic or area of teaching of the Church is shared.  Topics include:  The Bible, Sacraments, Prayer, The Mass, Mary and much more.  Come and see.......