The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
'BECOMING CATHOLIC'
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
RCIA is the path for welcoming new inquirers into our community of believers.
Are you someone or do you know someone who has expressed an interest in becoming a catholic?
Do any of these describe you?
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Are you interested in learning more about Christianity and the Catholic Church?
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Are you a baptised catholic who has not yet received First Holy Communion or Confirmation?
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Are you married to a catholic and attend Mass, but just do not know what the next step is in Becoming Catholic?
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Would you like to better support your children at a Catholic school.
We offer the opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. Adults typically enter the church at the Easter Vigil Mass. The journey to becoming a catholic takes time, while the process varies for each individual, it may take up to 18 months or more. The RCIA is a time of spiritual formation and conversion to the Catholic faith. An essential part of RCIA is attending Sunday Mass, which is the source and summit of the Catholic Church. You are welcome to participate in this journey, bring your questions, your insights and your faith story to share in a warm accepting setting. Adults are welcome to join at any time. We meet every THURSDAY at 7.00pm at St Thomas More.
For more information please contact Heidi Nield 5754807 Ext 6 or email pastoral@allsaintsbythesea.nz for further information.