What is RCIA?
The
Catholic Church always welcomes new members into its community. The Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the normal process by which adults
enter the Roman Catholic faith.
For whom is the RCIA?
RCIA is for adults,
18 years and older, who are not baptized or who are baptized Christians of denominational churches (eg: Anglican,
Lutheran, Methodist,…).
What goes on during the RICA
Process?
1. The
process begins with weeks of inquiry during which basic questions pertaining to
the core beliefs of the Catholic Church, are dealt with. After this initial
period, participants are asked whether they wish to affirm their decision to
continue the process.
2. Then those
who are ready and interested, are introduced to a systematic study of
scriptures, sacraments and rituals, church history, morals and prayer. During
this period commonly known as the “catechumenate”, inquirers ask a lot of
questions of the RCIA team members who help to present and clarify the
different aspects of the Catholic faith.
This
period allows participants the opportunity to examine their commitment to the
process through regular attendance at weekly sessions, participation in parish
ministries and building up their personal relationship with Jesus by regularly
devoting time for bible study, personal prayer and reflection.
3.
Candidates are never pressured or obliged to become Catholic. However, for
those who are committed, the next step is an intense period of prayer and
reflection (normally during Lent) leading to the Easter Sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation and Holy Eucharist and (customarily at Easter vigil).
4. After
receiving the Easter sacraments, the process is completed through a period of
reflection and prayer along with the Catholic community experiencing living as
a Catholic Christian participating at Sunday mass and other traditional
devotions and outreach programs. The whole process normally ends at Pentecost
when the newly baptized are “sent” to “make disciples of all nations.”
RCIA ENROLMENT FORM
Please enrol me for RCIA sessions at Assumption
Church, PJ. My particulars are as follows:-
Yes, Please Enroll Me
Weekly
sessions: On Sundays from 5pm to 6.45pm
