St. Matthias and Queen of Angels
RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, is a restoration of the ancient practice, which began around 350, as a way for the Church to welcome adults into the Community of Believers. It enables people to either embrace the Faith for the first time or it helps those baptized as Catholics to complete their faith formation. It is a process of discerning the ritualizing stages of conversion leading to sacramental initiation. It is the parish community through its witness, worship, service and catechesis that offers the invitation and support necessary for men and women to be initiated in the Church. It is a time of inquiry, learning, prayer and discovery of community. Those participating have the opportunity to ask questions about the Church and to hear about the message of Jesus Christ and how it is lived out in the Catholic Church. Click here for complete syllabus:
