What is RCIA?
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA, is a communal process for formal initiation of new members into the Catholic Church. This process is a return to the formation of the earliest members of the Church in the first and second centuries.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)
Rooted from the very beginning of Church tradition, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is the path for welcoming new inquirers into our community of believers. If you, or someone close to you, are considering becoming a member of the Catholic community here at Our Lady of Mount Carmel then please accept our invitation to join with us weekly on Sunday. In a small group discussion format, we use this opportunity to discuss the biblical readings of the week, “unpacking” the layers of meaning, look into church tradition, and review church teachings. Most importantly, we share the relevancy of all this in our lives today. We will discuss questions regarding the Rite itself, look at what the Rite offers all believers during this wonderful spiritual journey, and how the Church uses the Rite for those seeking any or all of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist.
We encourage those already members of the community to consider being sponsors, walking with and supporting the inquirers where by sharing your faith you will receive the gift that comes by helping others grow in theirs. Please welcome them warmly into our church.
For further information, contact: John Spotorno, RCIA coordinator, E-mail: johnspotorno@gmail.com Cell phone (650) 303-6292
