RCIA+ Accepts new members year round.

WHAT is RCIA+?
A journey of study, prayer, formation and fellowship leading to reception as a full member into the Catholic Church.

It is also a comprehenisve study for Catholics who want to learn more by joining the journey. 

WHO
Non-Catholics & Catholics including

• returning Catholics who have fallen away
• baptized Catholics who have not yet been Confirmed
• Catholics who want to learn more
• Spouses of anyone in the group
• Sponsors of candidates

• For those seeking reception into the Catholic Church, the typical time frame is two years with year round enrollment which begins the typical two year time frame.  Depending on previous formation, Biblical literacy, and individual circumstances, it could be less or more time. 
• For Catholics who want to join RCIA+, a minimum of a one-year commitment is expected before being admitted to the group.

• We meet on most Sunday mornings (excluding holiday weekends and summer break) at 9:45 AM in the Saint Padre Pio Room (formerly Rm A) of the parish office. Class is over by 10:45 AM to allow for Mass participation at either the 8:30 AM or the 11:00 AM Mass. 

Know that you want to become Catholic?

Just exploring the Catholic Faith?

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) is the normal way that adults become full, active, participating members of the Catholic Church.  

There are 4 distinct periods:

The 1st is the Period of Inquiry.  This is a time to investigate to see if you would like to become Catholic during which there is no commitment to joining the Church. It is a time to investigate, ask questions, and discover if one wants to become Catholic.

The 2nd is the Period of Catechumenate which begins with a special ceremony called the Rite of Acceptance.  At this point in the journey, you have become firm in your desire to continue and you will begin formal study of the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church.

The 3rd is the Rite of Election & the Period of Purification and Enlightenment which begins the First Sunday of Lent of your second year in RCIA Plus. The Rite of Election marks the Church's formal affirmation of your readiness for the sacremtn of Christian initiation. You now enter the Period of Enlightenment and Purification during Lent and it is a time of intense prayer as you prepare to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil.

The 4th is Initiation and Mystagogia In the second year of formation, on Holy Saturday when the Church assembles for the Easter Vigil you will be baptized (if not already), Confirmed, and receive Holy Communion. Mystagogia is the time between Easter and Pentecost-it is a time to reflect on the unfolding of the power of the Sacraments in your life.

The Neophyte Year This is your year as a brand new Catholic!  You are encouraged to remain in RCIA Plus for an additional year. 

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