What is RCIA?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the spiritual journey through which adults become full, active, participating members of the Catholic Church, while growing in deeper relationship with God in the company of the entire faith community. The program is open to anyone, 17 or over, who has not received one, two or all three of the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Eucharist (Communion) or Confirmation.

Program:
RCIA sessions are held once a week, from October through May. An RCIA calendar with the full year of sessions and special events is provided to participants at their first session.

For more information regarding the RCIA program at our parish, please call the Parish Office at 973-694-5700

 

RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

¿What is RCIA?
 RCIA is a process of faith which has existed in the Catholic Church since the Third Century.
This process was instituted to admit all those who wanted to be baptized in the Catholic Church. It is composed of three phases.
1. Pre-Catecumen
2. Catecumen
3. Period of Purification and Enlightenment
4. Mistagogy (related to religious mysteries or before participation in the sacraments).
 
MEETINGS:
 During these meetings a sharing of the faith, prayer and Sacred Scriptures takes place. At the end of each meeting, there is a moment for the participants to speak among themselves and get to know each other.

SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE:
 To discern God’s will in the life of each participant. There is a priest that serves as Spiritual Director who helps with the needs of each participant.

NECESSARY DOCUMENTS:
 Catecumens (Non-Baptized)
Birth Certificate
Candidates: Baptized
Birth Certificates & Original Baptism Certificates