Religious Education
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process designed for adults who are coming from a variety of backgrounds:
The RCIA process allows you to journey through the full liturgical year, learning about traditions, beliefs and practices as they are celebrated in each season. The timeline can vary from person to person as to the readiness to receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) or make a full profession of faith, which usually takes place at the Easter Vigil.
While RCIA is intended for those who are discerning becoming full members of the Catholic Church, it offers a great faith formation opportunity for ALL adults. Topics covered include all aspects of the Catholic Faith; from the how and why of what we do to how we live out our faith in every aspect of life. For those who grew up in the Catholic Church and are far-removed from their CCD/Religious Education/Faith Formation days, RCIA offers a great brush-up.
Contact the Parish Office at 708-771-8250 if you would like to participate in the program or sponsor a candidate.
- baptized in another faith tradition
- baptized in the Catholic faith, but missed other Sacraments
- have not been baptized in any faith tradition
- baptized in the Catholic Church but who stopped practicing or who are yearning to update their understanding of the Catholic faith
The RCIA process allows you to journey through the full liturgical year, learning about traditions, beliefs and practices as they are celebrated in each season. The timeline can vary from person to person as to the readiness to receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) or make a full profession of faith, which usually takes place at the Easter Vigil.
While RCIA is intended for those who are discerning becoming full members of the Catholic Church, it offers a great faith formation opportunity for ALL adults. Topics covered include all aspects of the Catholic Faith; from the how and why of what we do to how we live out our faith in every aspect of life. For those who grew up in the Catholic Church and are far-removed from their CCD/Religious Education/Faith Formation days, RCIA offers a great brush-up.
Contact the Parish Office at 708-771-8250 if you would like to participate in the program or sponsor a candidate.