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RCIA Inquirer
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

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​If you ...
Know anyone who would like to become Catholic?
Know a Catholic who needs Confirmation?
​Would you like to know more about the Catholic faith? ​

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What is RCIA?
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) prepares candidates for the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. Parishes welcome new members into the Catholic Church through a process of education, faith sharing, and rituals known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This process includes several stages marked by prayer, study, and discussion. Included in the process are several Rites, which take place within the context of the Mass. The RCIA process follows the ancient practice of the Church and the normal way adults prepare for baptism. The RCIA is structured over a series of ceremonial steps and periods of learning. One may take as much time as he or she needs in the initiation process before becoming ready for full initiation through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. Initiation within the Church is a journey of conversion that is gradual and ongoing and suited to individual needs.
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​Adult RCIA class includes three distinct groups traveling on their faith journey:
 
CATECHUMEN: are non-baptized persons seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church. Catechumen will receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Communion on Easter Vigil. 
Important dates for Catechumen:

Dates for 2025 will be added at a later time.

CANDIDATES for Full Communion: persons who were baptized into another Christian denomination and wish to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. Candidates for full Communion will Profess the Faith and receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Communion on Easter Vigil. 
Important dates for Candidate of Full Communion:

• Watch for 2025 dates for retreats

​CANDIDATES for Confirmation:  persons who were baptized Catholic as infants and not given any religious instruction in the Catholic faith. These adults will be prepared to celebrate the sacraments of Penance, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Candidates will receive the sacraments of Confirmation and 1st Communion at the annual Confirmation Mass with the Bishop. 
Important dates for Candidates:

• Confirmation Mass is Wednesday, May 15 at 6:00 pm. Candidates arrive at 5:00 pm for instruction with Bishop and a group photo.

Adults (18 and older):
Classes meet every Thursday 6:30-8:00 p.m., at the 27th Street Church. Starting September 5th, 2024
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Please complete the R.C.I.A. inquiry form for more information (English | Spanish) and contact Carl at [email protected] ​.

Please click the attached RCIA  Schedule 2024 / 2025.

Download an RCIA Welcome Package here.

RCIA Petition to Receive Sacraments

RCIA Sponsor

• A sponsor is a member of the Catholic Church who agrees to walk alongside the catechumen/candidate on the journey to become Catholic. 
• There is to be one sponsor for RCIA. The sponsor is a fully initiated practicing Catholic. If the sponsor is not living as single, then the sponsor is in a marriage recognized by the Catholic Church. 
• Sponsor, please complete the "RCIA Sponsor Form " and return it with a copy of your baptism certificate and marriage certificate (if you are not living single)
• Sponsors complete the four "Sponsor/Candidate Discussions" with your catechumen/candidate. You do not need to write out the answers, just let us know that you completed the discussions. Four discussions: one, two, three, four

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Here is the link to FORMED.

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​Children (7 - 18): 
​Those who have not received baptism will register for Faith Formation classes.
These classes meet every Wednesday afternoon (grades 2-5) and
​ Wednesday evening (grades 6-12) from September - May

​Youth Faith Formation Classes:
Janet Deppmeier
[email protected]
(541) 382-3631 Ext 116