Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
(RCIA)
What is RCIA?
“RCIA” stands for “the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.” You may hear it referred to “OCIA”or “the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults” as well. It is the process by which an adult person can receive any or all of the initial sacraments Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion. RCIA is also the way for someone to enter and be initiated into the Catholic Church.
History of RCIA
RCIA has been around since the early Church. The Second Vatican Council brought back the RCIA process in keeping with the spirit of communal participation of the whole Church. Those who inquire enter into a public process of formation in community and are integrated into the life of the Catholic Church.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is comprised of four phases: Inquiry (Evangelization), Catechumenate, Purity and Enlightenment and Mystagogia. These phases follow the experience of conversion and initiation in the Catholic faith.
Who needs RCIA?
- Un-baptized adults
- Adults baptized in non-Trinitarian formula
- Adults baptized as Catholic, but are missing First Holy Communion and Confirmation
- Adults baptized and confirmed as infants in the Catholic Church, but are missing First Holy Communion
- Adults baptized in other Christian Churches in the Trinitarian formula with water, but are missing First Holy Communion and Confirmation
If you have any questions, please contact the course instructor – Deacon Sergio Rodicio – at sergio@thecathedralofstmary.org
Registration
The RCIA process is a period of reflection, prayer, instruction, discernment, and formation that takes approximately eight (8) months. Classes for 2022 – 2023 began September 12, 2022 and run through May 28, 2023 “Pentecost Sunday”. Classes are held weekly in-person on Mondays at 7:30 PM.
Courses are available in English & Spanish
Course donation is a minimum of $20 per person which will cover the cost of study materials.
Make your online donation here
If you have any questions, please contact the course instructor – Deacon Sergio Rodicio – at sergio@thecathedralofstmary.org
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Register Online Here
Course donation is a minimum of $20 per person which will cover the costs of the study materials.
Course Materials
Your donation of at least $20 per person will cover the cost of the study materials.
You will also need to have a Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. You can access the Bible online for free here and the Catechism of the Catholic Church here.