2008-2009 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Christian Formation

Are you non-Catholic and interested in learning more about the Catholic faith?
Do you want to know how to become Catholic?
Were you baptized Catholic but need to complete the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation?

The Church’s process for this is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or RCIA. "The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which people become members of the Roman Catholic Church. The process is concerned with the total formation of the person into believing with the Church community (doctrinal formation), living with the Church community (practical formation), praying with the Church community (liturgical formation), and serving with the Church community (apostolic formation). This gradual development culminates in the celebration of the initiation sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist at Easter time"(By Frank C. Sokol, author of "What is Catholic?").

RCIA Inquiry Sessions Have Begun

Inquiry sessions have begun on Sunday mornings from 10:00am-11:00am in classrooms 4/5 in the parish hall. We are still welcoming new inquirers so feel free to join us and to bring your spouse or a friend. For more information, or if you wish to register, please contact the church office during the week at (813) 645-1714. You may reach our facilitators, Pat O’Gara or Shirley Wilson via e-mail Patrick O’Gara at: Pat91247@aol.com or swilson@saintanneruskin.org