RCIA
The Process to Become Catholic

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)
is the process through which the Church reaches out and welcomes
baptized and non-baptized adults into the Catholic Church.

Mission and Purpose

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is a process to learn about and develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, through the Catholic Church.

There are four phases in the R.C.I.A. process:

  • Inquiry: Individuals (Inquirers) join in informal group discussions about the faith and the teachings of the church.
  • Catechumenate: Candidates for reception into the church learn and develop an understanding of Church teachings and the mystery of salvation.
  • Purification and Enlightenment: During the Lenten period the focus is personal reflection on religious experience and faith.
  • Mystagogy: This final period of initiation, the newly initiated experience being part of the Christian community.

Meetings

When:    Tuesday (September - Easter)
Time:     7p.m.
Where:   Parish Hall

For more information, contact:

Deacon Ron Diem
Phone: 858-653-3582
Email: deaconron@stgg.org