We are happy that you are interested in learning more about becoming Catholic. We are available to answer any questions you have as you begin this spiritual process of conversion.
The Rite of the Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the conversion process by which non-baptized adults (catechumens) and baptized Christians (candidates) are fully initiated into the Catholic Church. RCIA is an opportunity for people to learn about the doctrine of the Catholic faith and enter into full communion with the Catholic Church.
RCIA is for adults who are interested in becoming fully initiated into the Catholic Church. RCIA is for baptized Catholics who have not received the Eucharist (First Communion) and Confirmation. RCIA is also for any baptized Christian who is seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. To become Catholic, baptized Christians make a Profession of Faith in the Catholic Church and celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation and the Eucharist.
RCIA is also for anyone who is not baptized and would like to become Catholic. At the Easter Vigil, non baptized adults celebrate all three Sacraments of initiation which are Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
Immaculate Conception RCIA begins in August and ends in April. RCIA is a process marked by different stages and rituals. RCIA begins with a period of inquiry.
During inquiry, people who are interested in knowing more about the Catholic Church are invited to ask any questions they have about the Catholic faith. Inquiry is followed by a series of classes which begin in September and end in April after the Easter Vigil.
During inquiry, people who are interested in knowing more about RCIA or the Catholic Church are invited to ask any questions they have about becoming Catholic. The tone of the inquiry sessions is informal and informative. The first session is an overview of the RCIA process. Information about marriages, annulments, and convalidations will also be provided. The purpose of the second inquiry session is to provide people with an introduction on the Mass and how to use the Missalette.
The classes are taught by our pastor and his staff. We also bring in different speakers throughout the year to address different topics.
An RCIA sponsor is an active Catholic willing to be a companion for someone who is going through the RCIA process. The Sponsor should be someone who will be present as much as they can for the RCIA sessions, Rituals and the Easter Vigil.
A Sponsor should be a fully initiated Catholic who has received Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation. The Sponsor should also be someone other than the candidate or catechumen's parent. If the Sponsor is married, the sponsor must be married in the Catholic Church.
For more information on RCIA or on how to become a sponsor or core team leader, please contact Gerardo Alvarado by email at galvarado@iccorsicana.org