The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process within the Catholic Church designed for individuals who are interested in becoming Catholic or completing their initiation into the Church. This journey involves several stages of spiritual formation, instruction in the Catholic faith, and participation in the life of the Church community. Typically, RCIA includes a period of inquiry, where participants explore their interest in Catholicism, followed by catechesis, which is deeper instruction in the beliefs and practices of the Church.
The process culminates in the sacraments of initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist—usually celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Through RCIA, candidates are gradually introduced to the Catholic way of life, supported by sponsors, clergy, and the church community, as they prepare to enter full communion with the Church.
Kick up your parish RCIA program a notch with Why Catholic’s RCIA 2.0
Choose from one or all of our 3 part series:
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- The four major components of every human being’s life and how Catholicism explains and helps them develop properly
- Emotional
- Physical
- Financial
- Spiritual
- Why Catholicism holds the most cohesive and comprehensive answers to life’s hard questions
- Origin
- Meaning
- Morality
- Destiny
- Becoming a FULLY engaged Catholic
- Prayer
- Education
- Ministry
- Evangelization
- Debunking Catholic Myths
- The Bible Alone
- Call No Man Father
- Something About Mary
- Science and Faith
- How Many Churches?
- Where Did The Bible Come From
- The Crusades
- Question and Answer Time Catechumens are encouraged throughout the program to ask questions.
- The four major components of every human being’s life and how Catholicism explains and helps them develop properly
A recent survey found that many catechumens still had many unanswered questions after completing their catecheses. Many felt they did not fully understand the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Our comprehensive program introduces Catholic teaching in a fun and contemporary manner. We work with your existing RCIA instructor to reinforce what is being taught by explaining the “Why” and help supplement the education already provided.
Parishes grow and flourish when parishioners & catechumens alike integrate their faith into their personal lives and have the tools to defend and explain the Catholic faith.
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