Overview

The Christian Initiation process is the traditional way for adults to enter the Catholic Church.  It prepares candidates for Baptism (if needed), First Communion and Confirmation. Adult Catholics who need only Confirmation can attend 10 of the sessions (see also our Adult Confirmation Program).

Christian Initiation Process

This process is for all adults who may be interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith, including those who are:

• Unbaptized
• Baptized in another Christian faith and interested in becoming Catholic
• Baptized as a Catholic but have not received First Communion or Confirmation
• Inquiring about the Catholic faith
• Wanting to learn more about the Catholic faith (especially current Catholics)

The RCIA process normally begins with a discussion between you and a team member so that we can understand where you are on your journey. Inquirers are welcome at any time.

We have a year-round, semester-based program. We repeat the same content each fall and spring so that you can join us at any time. If the semester is already underway, you can either make up the content or roll over to the following year, and usually that is determined by the timing and your situation. The sacraments are then normally received at the end of the semester: for the spring this is either Easter or Pentecost and for fall this is either Christ the King (Nov) or Baptism of the Lord (Jan). There is a strong preference for Easter when it is feasible.

We echo the teachings of the Catholic Church and try to patiently answer any questions or objections. We believe that whether you become Catholic is between you and God, so there is never any pressure to become Catholic, and if you wish to attend only to learn that is fine. 

Details

• Schedule
• Christian Initiation Flyer (Print-Friendly)

Ministry Opportunities

We invite parishioners to be open to serving as sponsors for our candidates and catechumens. We also welcome practicing Catholic adults who might be interested in becoming core team members.

Contact

Chad Funk 
Phone: (979) 529-6461 
E-mail: chadwfunk@hotmail.com

Claudia Sereno 
Phone: (979) 297-3043
E-mail: claudia@smlj.org

Meets

RCIA meets in the F-Wing (middle door of the building facing Oak Dr)

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