The initials R.C.I.A. stands for the "Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults." This process of the Catholic Church is oriented towards non Catholics who are searching and inquiring about the Catholic way of life. At the end of a one year process, the Catechists, together with Catechumen
/Candidate, determine their readiness to be received into the Catholic Church or receive the sacrament they are preparing for.
 
This process also meets the need of Catholic who have a desire to learn more about their faith and who for some reason have not made their First Communion or been confirmed.  While this process is oriented for adults, it accepts the following:
 

• Adults          18 years of age and older
• Youth           14 to 17 years of age
• Children       07 to 13 years of age  Non-Baptized Children ONLY

(Children 07 to 13 years of age who are baptized in the Catholic Church  are to register in the Regular Faith Formation Program or Catechesis Familiar.  If parents are lacking a Sacrament sand children are in need of Sacraments as well, they will attend RCIA as a family.)

Registration is available during Church Office Business hours.