Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
RCIA is designed for those who are considering joining the Catholic Church through celebrating the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil. The process welcomes adults who have never been baptized and those who have been baptized in another Christian tradition.
RCIA at Old St. Patrick’s Church is an engaging, respectful, challenging and ENJOYABLE journey. The spirit in which we present RCIA is best captured by contemporary spiritual author Anne LaMott, “I do not know much about the mystery of grace, but I do know that it meets us where we are and does not leave us where it finds us.”
Our RCIA process begins in September/October this year, and as with most things during this time of COVID-19, we are making adjustments to our format. We will be hosting the RCIA in ways that prioritize our community's health as well as the growth of our faith, relationships, and understanding. If you are interested in participating in the RCIA process this year, please fill out the following form to sign up for our orientation experience.
RCIA at Old St. Patrick’s Church is an engaging, respectful, challenging and ENJOYABLE journey. The spirit in which we present RCIA is best captured by contemporary spiritual author Anne LaMott, “I do not know much about the mystery of grace, but I do know that it meets us where we are and does not leave us where it finds us.”
Our RCIA process begins in September/October this year, and as with most things during this time of COVID-19, we are making adjustments to our format. We will be hosting the RCIA in ways that prioritize our community's health as well as the growth of our faith, relationships, and understanding. If you are interested in participating in the RCIA process this year, please fill out the following form to sign up for our orientation experience.
*The RCIA is a "come and see" experience - so please do not feel like you have to commit to anything when you sign up for an orientation. We want you to get a sense for what this will be like and for some of the people who will be along for the ride!
If you have questions, contact Kearac@oldstpats.org.
"I am certain in my decision to become Catholic and for the very first time in a long time, I feel welcomed, loved, and that I belong to God… I no longer feel afraid and alone"
-Pam, RCIA Candidate
"I Wonder why I wanted so long to tai this step in my spiritual life, and I also realize I have never been more ready for it than I am right now."
-Kelly, RCIA Catechumen at Old St. Pat’s
"There is much more to Church and Catholicism than I first thought. I now see that the Catholic Church is a society, a community, a school, and a place to reflect, a gathering of friends and most of all: a place to develop a closer relationship with God through Jesus."
-Tim, RCIA Candidate
-Pam, RCIA Candidate
"I Wonder why I wanted so long to tai this step in my spiritual life, and I also realize I have never been more ready for it than I am right now."
-Kelly, RCIA Catechumen at Old St. Pat’s
"There is much more to Church and Catholicism than I first thought. I now see that the Catholic Church is a society, a community, a school, and a place to reflect, a gathering of friends and most of all: a place to develop a closer relationship with God through Jesus."
-Tim, RCIA Candidate