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  • R.C.I.A.

    Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A)

    The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is a process for men and women to become baptized members of the Catholic Church. Candidates are introduced to Catholic beliefs and practices of the faith.

    R.C.I.A. at St. Pius X

    R.C.I.A. at St. Pius X is led by Deacon John McKenna. For more information about joining this program, please contact our parish office or Deacon John.

    Deacon John McKenna
    (201) 664-0913
    deaconjohn@spxot.org

    All are Welcome!

    R.C.I.A. is a process of study, exploration, faith-sharing, and faith formation with specific liturgical rites for seekers and inquirers. Seekers and inquirers are non-baptized adults who desire to be fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church and/or baptized adult Christians who desire full communion in the Roman Catholic Church.

    Adults or older children who have not been baptized and desire to join the Church are invited into the ancient celebration of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. During this process, which is marked by regular ritual acts, participants are introduced to the liturgy, the teachings, and the life of the Catholic Church.

    Adults or older children who were baptized in another Christian denomination prepare in a similar way for the sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist during their reception into the Catholic Church.

    R.C.I.A. is a Journey

    The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a process that proceeds over weeks and months. It has several steps:

    Pre-Catechumenate

    This is the earliest phase in the process; it is also known as the Period of Inquiry. Catechumens and Candidates acknowledge that Christ is calling them into the Church through the movement of the Holy Spirit. This is a time for seeking and reflection.

    Rite of Initiation

    The first Rite in the R.C.I.A. process, the Rite of Initiation accepts new members into the worshipping community.

    Catechumenate

    The longest part of the process, the Catechumenate is a time of learning and formation in the traditions and doctrine of the Catholic Church. This is a time for sharing stories, reading scripture, and studying the Church customs, traditions and doctrine. Participants also participate in worship services and various Church rituals.

    Rite of Election

    Catechumens and Candidates are chosen to be received by the bishop and the community and to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter.

    Sacraments of Initiation

    At the Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday), all newly elected members of the community who have been journeying through the R.C.I.A. process are welcomed formally into the community of believers through receiving the Sacraments of Initiation — Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.

    Mystagogy

    This is a time of reflection and celebration after the formal reception into the Catholic Church. Mystagogia means “leading into the mystery” and it is a time to explore the deep mystery of our faith and go forth to help build the reign of God on Earth as new members of the faithful.

    R.C.I.A. Team

    People journeying through the R.C.I.A. process need sponsors and community support to help them grow in faith. The R.C.I.A. team of sponsors help guide, support and instruct those discerning whether to become members of our Catholic community. Team members share their faith with inquiring adults who are seeking more information about the Catholic Church, many of whom seek to celebrate one or more of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.

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