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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a path by which interest individuals feel moved by the Spirit of the Triune God to seek Him through inquiry into the Catholic Christian faith.  The Rite is an ancient one in the Church whereby early inquirers became believers through a spiritual journey which allowed them the opportunity to come to know the Lord, themselves, and their service to the community.
     

RCIA classes begin in September and go through the Easter Vigil Mass.  The classes will include the following information:

 

Where are we going? 

Our Journey:  Introduction to the RCIA

The Question of Our Existence: We Who Seek Answers

The Answers: The Nature of Religion

Grace: The Possibility of Dialogue with the Divine

Who Will Show Us the Way? 

The Triune God

The Son of God, Jesus of Nazareth

The Church: A Living History

The Covenant: The Hebrew Scriptures

The New Covenant: The Christian Scriptures

The Creed & Catechism: What We Believe

What is Our Goal in Life? 

Morality: The Option for Good

Sin: The Option for Evil

Models: Mary and the Saints

What Must I Do? 

The Ten Commandments

Commandments of the Church

Catholic Teaching on Social Justice

The Last Things: Heaven & Hell

How Are We To Travel? 

The Sacramental System: Sacraments and Sacramentals

Initiation: Baptism/Confirmation/Eucharist

The Mass

Healing: Reconciliation and Anointing

Vocation: Orders and Marriage

Sacred Art and Place: Tour of the Church

Liturgical year: Holy Time

Prayer and Spirituality

The Our Father and Other Traditional Prayers

The following will mark important stages in the faith journey.  Individuals interested in joining the Catholic faith should be present for each of these events.  They occur at the 11:00 Celebration of the Eucharist on the specified Sunday.

The Rites of the Catechumenate 

Rite of Acceptance and Welcome into the Catechumenate

Rite of Election

First Scrutiny

Second Scrutiny

Third Scrutiny

The Vigil