The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process—people on a journey of faith. It is through the RCIA process that adults come into the Church. It's open to those individuals who are merely inquiring about the Catholic Church as well as those who have already decided to become Catholic. Some participants come from other Christian traditions. Several each year have never been baptized, and a few are those individuals who were Baptized Catholic, but never received religious education or any of the other sacraments.

Each year the process begins in September and culminates at the Easter Vigil in the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

If you have been coming to Mass for awhile, but are not Catholic, we invite you to look deeper into the Catholic Faith.  We invite you to learn what Catholics believe and do so in an open and welcoming environment.  These sessions also are opportunities for you to ask those perplexing and difficult questions you may have about the Church. 
 

Have You Told Anyone About the Faith Lately?

One of the responsibilities we have as baptized Catholics is to spread the Word of God and the Good News of Jesus. So many people are searching for meaning and direction in their lives. But we have the most to offer to people --- a relationship with Jesus Christ!

Soon, we will be starting this year’s Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Sounds complicated, so what is it? It is the usual process for people to enter into the Catholic Church. It is a time for discernment in the Spirit, if God is truly calling a person to become a baptized Catholic. It is an opportunity for those who are already Catholic but missed out on the sacraments of Holy Communion or Confirmation.

Most of us know people who fit into these categories. Maybe they just need a nudge from you to get them rolling and on their way to a new phase in their faith life. Maybe you yourself suddenly realize that you need to be a part of this process. Either way, you could be a messenger of the faith for someone. T

The group will be meeting on most Sundays beginning in the Fall and running right up to Easter. The sessions will take place after the candidates have been dismissed from Mass. It is a great way to become part of the Church and meet some new people, too.

To add your name to the RCIA list, or for more information, please contact Deacon Gene Dorgan at 773-725-7641 or email:  edorgan@stpascal.org.