Becoming Catholic or Adult Confirmation through The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
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Are You Someone or Do You Know Someone Who...
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Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
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Was baptized in another Christian denomination but is interested in becoming Catholic?
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Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized?
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Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation?
RCIA offers an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about the beauty and richness of the Catholic faith. Sessions begin by focusing on the tenets of Christianity, then on the teachings and experience of Church in order to prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. There is a separate program for children/ youth.
We welcome your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. Send us a secure message using the form below. You'll hear from us promptly. -
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Sign up for RCIA or Adult Confirmation
Registration for RCIA and Adult Confirmation is ongoing. Classes meet from Labor Day through Easter.
Please fill out the form by clicking the button below so we can learn more about you. Once you submit the form, we will reach out to schedule a meeting.
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Stages of RCIA
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This liturgical rite marks the beginning of the catechumenate described below. In this rite the inquirers are introduced to this supporting parish community. They make their first commitment of being open to the Word of God and Teachings of the Apostles.
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The Catechumenate provides a fuller understanding of what it means to be a Catholic. It involves weekly participation in a Sunday Mass, small group conversation based on the Scriptural readings for a Sunday, and weekly Sunday morning classes on a particular teaching or practice in the Catholic Tradition. This segment culminates with a decision of commitment to Full Communion with the Catholic Church.
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This liturgical rite, celebrated on the 1st Sunday of Lent, begins with a Rite of Sending by this parish to our Bishop. This is followed by a Diocesan-wide gathering during which the Bishop ratifies the Catechumens' readiness for the sacraments of initiation, and the Candidates' advancement toward full Communion. This marks the entry into the final period of preparation, corresponding with the season of Lent.
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Reception into the Church, usually at the Easter Vigil, is celebrated with the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. For those already baptized in another Christian denomination, full initiation into the Church is marked by their Profession of Faith and continues with Confirmation and Eucharist.
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In the period between Easter Sunday and Pentecost the new Catholics continue to meet, investigating both the practical means of living in this new life in the Church, and the spiritual impact they are encountering in their young life as Catholics.
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RCIA is a process welcoming adults to the Catholic faith. We meet every Sunday from September until Pentecost. There are different presenters each week speaking on different topics that bring you closer to the Catholic faith.
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Want to Learn More about RCIA?
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Please click here to send a secure inquiry.
Rachel Vaughn
Director of Faith Formation
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