The Rite of Christian Initiation is the process whereby adults (any person age 7 and older) interested in joining the Catholic Church or completing the sacraments of initiations gradually enter into an understanding of Christ and His Church in preparation for Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. The RCIA is a “year-round” ongoing process, whereby individuals may inquire and begin at any time; this also means how long it takes to complete and when they complete the process will be different for each person. Inquirers are given the opportunity to learn more about the Catholic faith as they deepen their relationship with God in an individually tailored plan. Each inquirer is to have a sponsor, who has the wonderful opportunity to share in the faith journey of their candidate as a fellow companion who will grow in his/her own faith too!

We also offer a concurrent program for children between ages 7-16 who have never been baptized or were baptized in another Christian denomination.

RCIA formation sessions are held on Sunday mornings, 8:00am Mass as a group and then conversation from 9:00-10:00am; these sessions are open to all who interesting in looking into becoming Catholic and wish to inquire with specific questions before making any commitments. There is an additional educational component to RCIA formation which will be tailored to each individual’s history, wishes and schedule.

“The essence of Christianity is not an idea, not a system of thought, not a plan of action. The essence of Christianity is a Person: Jesus Christ Himself.”     ~ Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI