Becoming Catholic - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process whereby adults enter the Catholic Church. RCIA classes are held weekly and over the course of several months those who attend the RCIA classes are educated on what the Catholic Church believes and are given the opportunity to ask questions about those beliefs.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults(RCIA) process includes faith formation and sharing, prayer and community building to help those considering becoming Catholic. RCIA is appropriate for those who have never been baptized, for those who have been baptized in another faith and would like to become Catholic, and for those who were baptized Catholic but have not completed all of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist). Practicing Catholics are invited to serve as sponsors for those who are completing the RCIA process. For more information on the RCIA process, contact Sr. Dorothy Ann Blasko, OP at 989-725-5215 ext. 1302 or email
dblasko@oppeace.org .
Just because you start RCIA, doesn't mean you are committed to finishing. If you are merely curious about what Catholicism is, please feel free to come. All are welcome.