Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process used by Catholic parishes to welcome and prepare adults who are exploring becoming Catholic (or if already Catholic, completing their Sacraments of Initiation).
It is a journey of faith in community, during which information about the Catholic faith is shared and the drawing of one’s heart closer to God are joined to help the person live a fuller Christian life.
We meet weekly on Tuesday evenings beginning in mid-September and ending in April.
Join us for a no-commitment, RCIA Information Night on Tuesday, August 27 from 7:00-8:30pm in Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 learn more and ask questions.
If the participant chooses to complete the process and is ready, they generally join the Church and receive their Sacraments at the celebration of the Easter Vigil, on Holy Saturday evening.
RCIA Witness Testimonials
"The RCIA process will teach you more about yourself than you could ever imagine. It will show you the light in your soul and help you to believe in it as you learn to love yourself and God. It is a loving and supportive group of people who have a wealth of knowledge and are eager to share their experiences with you. It gave a new light to my life and a more positive view to the world. I was genuinely excited to come to class every Tuesday."
— Derek Scrimsher, RCIA 2023
"This process has been so beautiful. Not only do you get an out pouring of love from the RCIA community, but the teachings on the Catholic Church are like no other. There is no pressure and the topics are not forced upon you. They are taught in a way that truly allows you to ask questions freely. I have always wanted to go to a church and feel like I am “at home”. I have done that and more! I truly feel more peaceful in my life being more connected to Our Father."
— Makayla Richter
Are You a Returning Catholic? Welcome Home!
No matter how long you have been away from the Church, you can always come home. Some returning Catholics will choose to participate in the RCIA process as a way to get reacquainted with Church teachings/practices and as a way to immerse themselves again in a parish community. We invite you to join our Tuesday evening sessions beginning in September and running through April. You will be surrounded by a loving and welcoming community willing to share their love of Christ and our beautiful Catholic faith.
Please contact Char Mies, RCIA Coordinator, with any questions.
