What is the RCIA Process?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process structured around movements of inquiry, celebration, class sessions, discernment, prayer, commitment and finally the Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist.

"Becoming a Catholic" is a journey.  A person enters the life of the Church through periods of study, faith sharing, scripture reflection, and rites (steps along the way, celebrated with the parish faith community).

The usual culmination of this process is held during the Easter Vigil or during the Easter season.

Who Should consider the RCIA Process?

* Adults who have never been baptized
* Adults who have been baptized in another Christian denomination and wish to profess their faith as a Catholic Christian
* Adults, baptized Catholic as infants, who have not had religious formation in the Catholic faith
* Adults, baptized Catholic as infants, who have not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.

The RCIA at Holy Family Parish

Holy Family Parish offers an on-going process for an adult who wishes to inquire about the Catholic Faith.  A person may begin the journey at any time by contacting the parish, setting up an initial meeting and attending the Inquiry sessions.

Participants in the RCIA process will select a sponsor, who will "walk with" them as they continue their journey.  The sponsor is someone from the parish who remains with the participant during the classes and sessions and is present at all of the rites and celebrations.

The Whole Parish supports the participants in their process of discernment, by prayer, witness and faith in