Becoming Catholic (RCIA)

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

• Are you interested in learning about the Catholic Church?
• Are you from another faith tradition and feel drawn to the Catholic way of life?
• Are you unbaptized, and recognize the need for spirituality in your life?
• Are you married to a Catholic and attend mass, but you just don't know how to move toward becoming one of the Catholic faithful?
• Were you baptized Catholic, but never received any formal religious education?
• Or a practicing Catholic who was never confirmed?

Read some thoughts from this year's (2008) RCIA participants

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RCIA 2008-09 Schedule

Then RCIA is the place for you. Every year, adults are welcomed into the Catholic Community through the RCIA process.

Sessions meet weekly on Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center.  Please feel free to dress comfortably.  Spouses and friends welcome.  We ask that you complete an information sheet and bring it to our first meeting. For more information contact Dorothy Hulburt at the Ministry Center 619.286.4605.

Christian Initiation of Children (CIC)

For children above the age of 10 who are “converting” to Catholicism – the process of initiation is two-fold. 

• They should be enrolled in religious education according to their regular grade level.
• Children, together with their parents participate in a monthly Sunday morning session for Christian Initiation.* 

* More mature pre-teens or teens may opt to attend RCIA with you, according to your

   preference.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Re-membering Church (Becoming Catholic even if you already happen to be one)

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Outline of the RCIA Process