The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Each Holy Saturday, the Roman Catholic Church in the United States receives tens of thousands of new members. The process by which adults are initiated into the Roman Catholic Church is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or R.C.I.A. This is an intimate journey filled with grace during which adults are fully initiated into the Catholic Church. R.C.I.A. will be held at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Student Newman Center on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., beginning October 25, 2006. All are invited, including practical Catholics who simply wish to learn more about their faith. During the Easter Vigil in 2007, candidates will receive full initiation into the Catholic Church. For more information, please contact Fr. Hummel by email at khummel@newmanonfire.org or call 309-837-3939.

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What is R.C.I.A.?

R.C.I.A., which stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process through which non-baptized men and women enter the Catholic Church. It includes several stages marked by study, prayer and rites at Mass. Participants in the R.C.I.A. are known as catechumens. They undergo a process of conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Holy Eucharist. The R.C.I.A. process follows the ancient practice of the Church and was restored by the Second Vatican Council as the normal way adults prepare for baptism. In 1974 the Rite for Christian Initiation for Adults was formally approved for use in the United States.

This process is specifically designed for:
  • Non-baptized adults who want to be initiated into the Catholic Church.
  • Baptized Christians who desire full communion with the Catholic Church.
  • Baptized but uncatechized Catholics who have not received the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation.


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