The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process is for adults who are looking to be confirmed in the Catholic faith. It is the Church's way of assisting individuals through their conversion to Catholic Christianity or to full initiation into the Catholic Church.
Possible candidates for RCIA are adults who (1) have never been baptized, (2) were baptized Catholic as infants but need to complete their Sacraments, and (3) were baptized in other Christian traditions.
RCIA candidates are those individuals who need to make the sacrament of Confirmation. RCIA catechumenates are those individuals who need to make all their sacraments (Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation).
We offer an online, self-paced RCIA program that consists of 19 units. Our program consists of a combination of Catholic videos on Formed, as well as hard-copy reading materials from Liguori to provide a solid understanding of the Catholic faith. The hard-copy lessons are provided at no charge and the online videos can be accessed through the Formed website for $10 a month (no yearly subscription required). Students will also meet virtually and/or in person with the DRE while they are enrolled in the RCIA program to answer questions, discuss concepts addressed in the lessons/videos, and ensure all program requirements are met.
Classes run all year, so you can begin the process when you are ready. The self-paced program allows you to complete the program at a pace that is right for you. You can complete the program in a few months to up to a year.
After completing the program, RCIA catechumenate will receive their sacraments during the Easter Vigil Mass. RCIA candidates can receive their sacrament throughout the year during predetermined Confirmation Masses.
To register or if you have questions, please contact the Coordinator of Faith Formation, Ashlee Campbell via phone or email (443-744-0354 / religioused@stlouisrcchurch.org).
Submit completed forms to the Coordinator of Faith Formation, Ashlee Campbell, via Email
ReligiousEd@stlouisrcchurch.or
Please contact the Coordinator of Faith Formation, Ashlee Campbell
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(443)744-0354
Via Email
ReligiousEd@stlouisrcchurch.org
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