Conference of Catholic Bishops describes the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults as a process in which participants "undergo…conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments…The RCIA process follows the ancient practice of the Church and was restored by the Second Vatican Council as the normal way adults prepare for baptism.
Catechumens are those people who are seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church through all of the Sacraments of Initiation — Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Candidates are people who have been baptized in a Christian tradition but are seeking initiation into the Catholic Church through Eucharist and Confirmation.
RCIA is a process of study, exploration, faith-sharing, and faith formation with specific liturgical rites for seekers and inquirers. Adults or older children who have not been baptized and desire to join the Church are invited into the ancient celebration of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. During this process, which is marked by regular ritual acts, participants are introduced to the liturgy, the teachings, and the life of the Catholic Church.
Adults or older children who were baptized in another Christian denomination prepare in a similar way for the sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist during their reception into the Catholic Church. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a process that proceeds over weeks and months. Anthony Messenger Press. This website is best viewed in a modern browser with Javascript enabled.
While it should still be accessible to older browsers or non-javascript enabled browsers, some functionality may be limited. If so, we invite you to participate in the RCIA process. RCIA meets on Tuesdays pm. For more information, contact Linda Donovan at We are now meeting online. Email your interest to join us for our virtual sessions. What is R. Who participates in RCIA? If so, we invite you to participate in the RCIA and confirmation sessions. The Process The following brief descriptions of the stages of RCIA serve to help us remember where we have come from and to anticipate where we are going.
Period of Inquiry: A time of introduction or re-introduction to the gospel of Jesus Christ and of reflection on one's own life in the light of Gospel values.
There is also time set aside for questions and exploration. Acceptance in the Order of Catechumens Those who profess their faith in Jesus Christ and sincerely desire to enter the church celebrate with the community by publicly accepting the way of Jesus.
Said another way, no one will pressure you -- it is between you, your conscience and God. Along the process, we will need to completely understand your marital history so we can determine if there is a need for an annulment. In addition, we will need your religious background information and a copy of your baptismal record or certificate, if it exists.
Finally, we will ask you questions about you -- who you are, where you are from, your interests, what brought you here. These help us get to know you so we can truly help you through this process. Please call the church where you were baptized, as nearly all churches archive their baptismal records.
If truly nothing exists, then a letter from a witness detailing the event will normally be accepted. If you have been baptized with water, "in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit," then you have been baptized as a Christian and will be considered as a Candidate. Otherwise, all unbaptized persons will be considered as a Catechumen.
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