RCIA (Becoming Catholic)
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How to become Catholic through the RCIA program and
How to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist
in the Catholic Church
(Click for RCIA Sessions Materials)
The process for becoming Catholic or completing the Sacraments of Intitation in the Catholic Church is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
RCIA for Adults- Welcome packet can be downloaded here; just complete the "Inquiry Form" and bring it to the meeting you arrange with the Adult Faith Formation director.
- Godparent/sponsor form can be dowloaded here in Spanish.
RCIA for Children
- If you desire your child (age 7 through high school) to enter this program, contact the Director of Adult Faith Formation to discuss the situation before anything else.
- Family Registration form can be downloaded here in English and here in Spanish.
- Godparent/sponsor form can be downloaded here in English and here in Spanish.
Adult Confirmation
- If you are a baptized Catholic who only needs Confirmation, please see the information under “Adult Confirmation” on the side menu.
Learn more about RCIA:
* US Conference of Catholic Bishops
* Getting Started with RCIA
Learn more about the Catholic Faith:
* Catechism of the Catholic Church
* US Catholic Catechism for Adults
More resources:
* The Coming Home Network
+ Conversion stories by denomination/religion
Be a Sponsor!- Download and complete this form and return it by email or in person.
Questions? Contact the Director of Adult Faith Formation.
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RCIA Sessions Materials (just click on the name to bring up the document)
ADMINISTRATIVE
Schdeules/Horario: Adults | Children/Niños (bilingual)
Orientation presentations: Adults | Children/Niños
Handout: Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- August 15
Opening and Closing Prayers
PRESENTATIONS
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PRECATECHUMENATE----------------------------------------------------
1. God, the Trinity, Creation, and Angels
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 1 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 1
Handouts:
Does God Exist? Attributes of God The Blessed Trinity
God the Father God the Creator Beauty Angels
2. Imago Dei, Original Sin, Evil, Providence, and Prayer
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 2 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 2
Handouts:
Made in His Image Male and Female He Made Them
The Dignity and Vocation of Women Spirit and Matter Original Sin
The Mystery of Evil Providence Introduction to Prayer
3. The Story and Divine Revelation
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 3 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 3
Handouts:
God's Plan of Salvation People of God The Deposit of Faith
Divine Revelation Sacred Scripture Structure of the Bible
Detuerocanonical Books of the OT Can the Bible be Taken Literally?
Sacred Tradition
4. Covenants, Jesus, Salvation, Grace
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 4a / 4b RCIA-C Activity Sheet 4
Handouts:
The Covenants of God with Us The Sacramental Economy
Jesus, the Unexpected Messiah Did Jesus Always Know He Was God?
Miracles: Proof of Christ's Claims Did Jesus Have to Suffer and Die?
Justification Once Saved, Always Saved? Good Works
Grace Grace and Conversion Conversion to Jesus Christ
5. Holy Spirit, Four Marks, Communion of Saints, Mary
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 5 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 5
Handouts:
The Holy Spirit One, Holy, Catholic... The Church is Apostolic
Servant of the Servants of God The Communion of Saints
Solemnity of All Saints -- November 1 Mother of God and Our Mother
Mary, the New Eve The Five Doctrines on Mary Apparitions
6. The Ten Commandments (I)
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 6 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 6
Handouts:
God's Law Veneration of Holy Images: Idolatry?
Profanity The Sabbath and Sunday Worship
7. The Ten Commandments (II)
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 7 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 7
Handouts:
Honoring Our Parents The Sanctity of Human Life
Chastity and Modesty Stealing, Lying, Cheating
8. The Kingdom of God, the Last Things, Purgatory, Resurrection, Second Coming
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 8a / 8b RCIA-C Activity Sheet 8a / 8b
Handouts:
The Kingdom of God The Catholic Funeral
The Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell
Purgatory Resurrection of the Body
The New Heavens and the New Earth: The Real Rapture
The Second Coming of Christ
R. Jesus Exemplar, Aspects of Prayer, Types of Prayer (Fall Retreat)
Presentation RCIA-A RoA/W instructions
Handouts:
Jesus: Our Exemplar in Prayer Aspects of Prayer
Types of Prayer Well-known Catholic Prayers
Article:
Saving Faith in the Rite of Acceptance
From the RCIA Leader's Manual:
Preparing for the Rite of Acceptance / Welcoming
Script of the actual Rite in the context of Mass:
Rite of Acceptance/Welcoming
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9. The Cardinal and Theological Virtues
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 9 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 9
Handouts:
Virtuous Living Responding to the Great Mysteries
Creed The Virtue of Faith The Virtue of Hope
The Beatitudes The Virtue of Charity
10. Great Commandments, Universal Call to Holiness, Mercy & Justice, Social Teaching
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 10 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 10
Handouts:
Advent Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Jesus: The Way, The Truth, and The Life Holiness and Joy
Daily Examination of Conscience Works of Mercy
The Social Teaching of the Church
11. The Incarnation
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 11 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 11
Handouts:
Our Lady of Guadalupe The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
The Incarnation True God and True Man The Touch of Jesus
12. The Battle of Prayer and Traditions of Prayer
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 12a /12b RCIA-C Activity Sheet 12a /12b
Handouts:
The Sign of the Cross The Battle of Prayer Christian Meditation
The Heights of Prayer: Contemplation Devotion to the Sacred Heart
The San Damiano Cross Praying to Mary: Idolatry or the Will of God?
The Holy Rosary Novenas
13. Liturgy and Liturgical Prayer
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 13 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 13
Handouts:
Liturgy: An Introduction Amen
Liturgical Vocabulary List The Liturgy of the Hours
14. The Mass and the Lord's Prayer
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 14 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 14
Handouts:
The Liturgical Year History of the Mass What is a Rite?
The Parts of the Mass The Lord's Prayer Forgiveness
15. The Church
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 15 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 15
Handouts:
History of the Church Martyrdom The Magisterium
Infallibility Canon Law The Precepts of the Church
Sacramentals Titles, Terms, Ministries
16. Sacraments, Vocations, and Holy Orders
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 16 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 16
Handouts:
Sacraments The Consecrated Life Holy Orders
Mass of Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood In Persona Christi
Celibacy for the Sake of the Kingdom Women and the Priesthood
17. Matrimony, Redemptive Suffering, Anointing of the Sick
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 17 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 17
Handouts:
Matrimony What is a Sacramental Marriage?
Marriage, Sexuality, and Contraception The Christian Meaning of Suffering
Anointing of the Sick Viaticum
18. Lent, Temptation & Sin, and Reconciliation
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 18a / 18b RCIA-C Activity Sheet 18
Handouts:
Lent: The Period of Purification and Enlightenment The Stations of the Cross
Temptation What is Sin? The Seven Deadly Sins
Reconciliation Confession to a Human Being
Continual Conversion and Penance
Helps in Using the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Examination of Conscience Before Reconciliation God's Justice, God's Love
19. Baptism and Confirmation
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 19 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 19
Handouts:
Baptism Infant Baptism Confirmation The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
20. The Eucharist
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 20 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 20
Handouts:
The Eucharist The Real Presence Reservation of the Blessed Sacrament
21. Holy Week and the Paschal Mystery
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 21 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 21
Handouts:
Holy Week The Chrism Mass The Paschal Mystery
Typology: The Sacraments of Initiation and the Bible
Light and Fire Resurrection Solemnity of Easter
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MYSTAGOGY------------------------------------------------------------
22. The Mystical Body of Christ and Sacramental Living
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 22 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 22
Handouts:
Mystical Body of Christ Sacramental Living
The Disciple of Christ The Catholic Family
23. Freedom in Christ and Natural Law
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 23 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 23
Handouts:
The Christian Meaning of Freedom The Light of Conscience
Natural Law Errors of Modern Culture
24.Ecumenism, the Priesthood of the Faithful, and Evangelization
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 24 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 24
Handouts:
Separated Brethren The Priesthood of the Faithful Evangelization
25.The Communion of Saints and the Feasts of the Ascension and Pentecost
Presentation RCIA-A Reflection Sheet 25 RCIA-C Activity Sheet 25
Handouts:
Indulgences Canonization of Saints
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Solemnity of Pentecost