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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

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The Rite of Christian Initiation is the process by which the Catholic Church accompanies adults (and children of catechetical age) who seek the living God and desire to enter a life of faith and conversion. By God’s help they will be strengthened spiritually during their preparation and at the proper time will receive the sacraments fruitfully. (RCIA 1, modified)

All RCIA team members benefit from owning their own book of the rites. Studying the introductions to each stage of the RCIA provides guidance for journeying with the seekers, as well as discernment criteria for celebrating the rites throughout the process. Click Here to purchase the book.

For a quick overview of the process, read this from the USCCB.

Click below for the following resources:

Interested in becoming Catholic?
Rite of Election
Resources to Support RCIA Teams
RCIA Team Training
RCIA Adapted for Children

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