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THE RCIA PROGRAM (Rite of Christian
Initiation for Adults)
Those participating in the Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults (RCIA) are preparing to
receive the Sacraments of Initiation, which
are Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
Sandra Bustamante, DRE and her team work with
adults in leading them to a greater understanding
of our Catholic faith as they prepare to receive
these sacraments. Call to the Office for more
information: 708-895-6700
R.C.I.A. / Becoming a Catholic:
The decision to accept baptism, or to become
a Catholic, or to complete one's Catholic initiation
must be the free will of each person. The Catholic
Church does not coerce, guilt, nor do we manipulate
this decision.
Regardless of a person's age or circumstances,
the Church is tasked with the duties, rights,
and responsibilities to ensure that each individual
meets the requirements set out by the Code of
Canon Law, as well as publicly demonstrates
the desire, readiness, and lifestyle that reflects
acceptance and understanding of the Gospel and
becoming a member of the Catholic Church.
What is R.C.I.A.?
R.C.I.A. (or simply "RCIA") stands
for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults,
the process by which an adult person is initiated
into the Catholic Church, through Baptism, Confirmation,
and First Holy Communion. Through this process
the adult is formed in the Christian faith,
with the local parish community serving as both
catechists and models.
Who is candidate to R.C.I.A.?
* Un-baptized adults
* Adults baptized in non-Trinitarian formula
* Adults baptized as Catholic, but lack First
Holy Communion and Confirmation
* Adults baptized & confirmed infants in
the Catholic Church, but lack First Holy Communion.
*Different circumstance are review in order
to consider a person candidate to RCIA, therefore
please contact the office for more details.
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