Getting to know our Catholic Faith - RCIA
RCIA is such a rich gesture where we can encounter Christ’s Body in the Eucharistic feast, and experience renewed life and community with our brothers and sisters. It serves as a place for Catholics and non-Catholics alike to grow in an understanding of their own spirituality and the Catholic Church.
We are blessed to be part of such a welcoming and dedicated community of believers here in our parishes of St. Joachim and Immaculate Conception. Take the risk of inviting or encouraging someone to join us in being surprised by Christ. For anyone who may be considering going deeper in their faith journey, or for those who might just be wanting to know more about the Catholic Church through the RCIA process – please call, email, or come visit me in the Parish Center. I look forward to walking with all of you in this encounter!
Deacon John
[email protected] – 507-534-3321 – 507-261-8307
RCIA is such a rich gesture where we can encounter Christ’s Body in the Eucharistic feast, and experience renewed life and community with our brothers and sisters. It serves as a place for Catholics and non-Catholics alike to grow in an understanding of their own spirituality and the Catholic Church.
We are blessed to be part of such a welcoming and dedicated community of believers here in our parishes of St. Joachim and Immaculate Conception. Take the risk of inviting or encouraging someone to join us in being surprised by Christ. For anyone who may be considering going deeper in their faith journey, or for those who might just be wanting to know more about the Catholic Church through the RCIA process – please call, email, or come visit me in the Parish Center. I look forward to walking with all of you in this encounter!
Deacon John
[email protected] – 507-534-3321 – 507-261-8307
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process established for the universal Church, for individuals to become Catholic and receive the sacraments of initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. This initiation process also involves a parish community experiencing a renewal in faith as it prepares and welcomes new members into the Church.
Who is RCIA for?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process established for the universal Church, for individuals to become Catholic and receive the sacraments of initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. This initiation process also involves a parish community experiencing a renewal in faith as it prepares and welcomes new members into the Church.
Who is RCIA for?
- Persons in need of Baptism.
- Persons baptized in another Christian tradition who desire to become Catholic.
- Persons baptized Catholic in need of First Communion and/or Confirmation.
- Catholic persons who want to serve as sponsors in the RCIA to walk with the candidates and catechumens as they journey toward the Easter mysteries. No theology degree required! Just a love of the faith!