Becoming Catholic - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
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Your RCIA Team
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Deacon John Sargentjsargentetbu.eduParish Leader
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Rite of Chrisitian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
The St. Joseph RCIA Team welcomes all to come and learn about the Catholic faith.**Perhaps you are not a Catholic, or even a Christian, but you are curious about the faith and would like to learn about Jesus and the Church.
**Perhaps you are not a Catholic, but have been joining us for Sunday Mas and would like to know more about what Catholics believe.
**Perhaps you are now engaged or married to a Catholic and are looking for ways to unify your family.
**Perhaps you are baptized Catholic but never had an opportunity to receive instructions in your faith or make your first Communion or Confirmation. If any of these sound like your situation, the
RCIA process may be for you.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process whereby adults enter the Catholic Church. When RCIA classes are formed, they usually are held weekly. Over the course of several months those who attend the RCIA classes learn what Catholics believe and are given the opportunity to question those beliefs. At any time, you may choose to prepare to receive the sacraments and enter the Church at the completion of the RCIA program.
Once you decide to attend RCIA, you are not committed to either finish the program or enter the Church. Everyone is always free to come and participate in loving discussions. We welcome you and welcome your curiosity about Catholicism and what it means to the people of God. All are welcome in this house to come and see the Lord.
For more information please contact the church office at, 903-935-2536.
"If you hear His knock on the door of your heart, will you let Him in?"
BISHOP ROBERT BARRON
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BISHOP ROBERT BARRON
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