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). Our sessions meet most Monday evenings throughout the school year at 7 p.m. Please contact the Director of Adult Faith Formation to register before attending; this way we can assess your needs and discuss with you the best plan to help you get ready for Baptism and/or Confirmation and/or Eucharist. Ordinarily, the process takes nine months to a year (occasionally longer), depending on individual needs.
The RCIA for Adults welcome packet can be picked up at the parish office or downloaded here. Just complete the "Initial Inquiry Form" and drop it off at the parish or scan it in and send it here.
Forms for RCIA for Children can be found here, although you should consult with the Director of Adult Faith Formation unless you are sure your child is eligible to be part of this program.
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
Questions? Contact Richard Grebenc, Director of Adult Faith Formation (email Rich).
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RCIA Sessions Materials (just click on the name to bring up the document)
General
Schedule (Adult) | Schedule (Children) | Horario (Niños)
Opening and Closing Prayers
Weekly Response Page (editable) | Weekly Response Page (pdf)
Session 01
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
Handouts:
Does God Exist? Attributes of God The Blessed Trinity
God the Father God the Creator Beauty Angels
Session 02
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
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
Session 03
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
Handouts:
God's Plan of Salvation People of God Deposit of Faith
Divine Revelation Sacred Scripture Detuerocanonical Books of the OT
Can the Bible be Taken Literally? Sacred Tradition
Session 04
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
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? Grace Grace and Conversion
Conversion to Jesus Christ
Session 05
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
Handouts:
The Holy Spirit One, Holy, Catholic... The Church is Apostolic
Servant of the Servants of God The Communion of Saints
Mother of God and Our Mother Mary, the New Eve
The Five Doctrines on Mary
Retreat (Fall)
Presentation
Handouts:
Jesus: Our Exemplar in Prayer Aspects of Prayer
Types of Prayer Well-known Catholic Prayers
(Rite of Acceptance/Welcoming)
Session 06
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
Handouts:
God's Law Veneration of Holy Images: Idolatry?
Profanity The Sabbath and Sunday Worship
Session 07
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
Handouts:
Honoring Our Parents The Sanctity of Human Life
Chastity and Modesty Stealing, Lying, Cheating
Session 08
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
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
Session 09
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
Handouts:
Virtuous Living Responding to the Great Mysteries
Creed The Virtue of Faith The Virtue of Hope
The Beatitudes The Virtue of Charity
Session 10
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
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
Session 11
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
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
Session 13
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
Handouts:
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
Session 14
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
Handouts:
Liturgy: An Introduction Amen
Liturgical Vocabulary List The Liturgy of the Hours
Session 15
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
Handouts:
The Liturgical Year History of the Mass What is a Rite?
The Parts of the Mass The Lord's Prayer Forgiveness
Session 16
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
Handouts:
History of the Church Martyrdom The Magisterium
Infallibility Canon Law The Precepts of the Church
Sacramentals Titles, Terms, Ministries
Session 17
Breaking Open the Word
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
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