Adults enter the Catholic Church through a process formally known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Becoming Catholic is one of life’s most profound and joyous experiences and is far more than an academic study of the Catholic faith. The RCIA process involves conversion via a deeply personal journey. This journey occurs within a small, supportive community of faith searching adults. All questions are welcome and encouraged. Each person journeying through the RCIA process has a parish companion (Sponsor) whose goal is to offer hospitality, prayer, and spiritual support on behalf of the whole parish. Are you, or someone you know, unbaptized in any faith? RCIA, is intended especially for you. The RCIA process prepares the unbaptized for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist~ which are celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Are you or a loved one baptized in another Christian tradition and looking to profess your faith in the Catholic Church? We treat this Christian baptism into the Lord with reverence as we prepare you for Confirmation and Eucharist in the Catholic Church. Maybe you are baptized Catholic but never received the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation? Our RCIA team can assist you with sacramental preparation through our faith formation Adult Confirmation process.
If you, or a loved one are 1.) not baptized, 2.) baptized in another Christian faith or 3.) prepared to complete the sacraments of initiation, our RCIA team is beginning interviews of candidates at this time. RCIA faith formation sessions begin mid-August. Please call the Parish Office at 714-879-1965 ASAP (ask for an RCIA team member) if you, or a loved one, are ready to begin this journey in faith or if there are any questions. God bless your discernment.
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