The closure of the parish for liturgical celebrations and ministry activities has affected the RCIA process. We will begin offering the RCIA process again at some point - and it will probably look and feel different than it was in the past. Please reach out to Michael Schwark with any immediate questions or concerns.
 

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!

Children between ages 7-16 who have never been baptized or were baptized in another Christian denomination would also participate in a process similar to that of the adults in the RCIA.