The Catholic Church provides a process for adults wishing to become a fully initiated Roman Catholic. The process varies depending on the situation as follows:

• Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for non-baptized adults, baptized Christian non-Catholics, and baptized Catholics who have not received First Communion or Confirmation
• Adult Confirmation for baptized Catholics who have received First Communion but have not been confirmed

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA

The Rite of Initiation of Adults is a process through which adults are fully initiated into the Catholic Church. It is preparation for one or more of the Sacraments and is arranged in a series for instructional periods separated by liturgical rites. It provides spiritual growth for the person as well as the faith community.

The RCIA process is for non-Catholics who desire to become Roman Catholic as well as baptized Catholics who have not recieved First Eucharist and Confirmation. The adult Sacraments of Initiations (Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation) can be recieved each year at the Easter Vigil after an extensive time of preparation.

Adult Confirmation

Adult Confirmation is a program of instruction through which Catholic adults who have not been confirmed (but have been baptized and received First Communion) are fully initiated into the Catholic Church.

The Adult Confirmation program is a preparation process for adults (over the age of 18) who wish to complete their initiation. The Rite of Adult Confirmation is conferred in our parish once a year during the Easter Season after an extensive time of preparation. Confirmation for those under the age of 18 can only be administered by the Bishop as part of the Catechetical Religious Education program.

To register for RCIA or Adult Confirmation call the rectory or Deacon Joe Ragucci.