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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Taking a Look at the Catholic Church?

A FAITH JOURNEY

• AN ONGOING PROCESS
• CONTINUING EXPLORATION OF DISCIPLESHIP
• SEARCHING TOGETHER WITH OTHER ADULTS

WILL YOU JOIN US ON THIS JOURNEY?

WHAT IS IT?

The RCIA is the process by which men and women become members of the Catholic Church. Because the process is ongoing, people begin whenever the Spirit moves them to inquire. There is no formal “start.” The RCIA goes on within the context of the parish community and, after a suitable period of formation, culminates in the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation. Formation includes several areas:

• Scripture: the stories of God’s people
• Teaching: what Catholics believe
• Prayer: how we communicate with God
• Liturgy: how the community worships
• Mission: how we live out what we believe

Some RCIA terms:

• Catechumenate: the process of formation leading to entrance into the Catholic Church
• Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
• Catechumen: an unbaptized person who seeks entrance into the Church
• Candidate: a person baptized in another Christian faith tradition that seeks membership in the Catholic Church

WHO BELONGS IN THE RCIA?

The process of Christian initiation is for adults who. . .

• want to learn more about the Catholic Church
• are unbaptized and want to become Catholic Christians through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation And Eucharist
• are baptized Christians (in another faith tradition or the Catholic faith) who want full sacramental membership in the Roman Catholic Church through Confirmation and Eucharist
• attend Catholic Church because of a loved one or spouse and are not sure if the Catholic Church is for them – but are willing to ask questions.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

God calls and we respond. In the process of Christian Initiation, men and women at all stages of the faith journey come together in a non-threatening, non-pressured atmosphere to learn more about the Catholic Church as their way of following Jesus. The RCIA provides a forum for shared spiritual growth and a means to explore the Catholic Christian tradition through the scripture, sacraments, church teaching and social outreach, all in the midst of the Catholic faith community.

For More Information

Persons interested in learning more about the RCIA program should fill out the Contact Information Form, call the St. Hubert Ministry Center, 847-885-7700, or email the parish office: catholic@sainthubert.org.

Parish Office: 
847-885-7700

E-mail:
 catholic@
sainthubert.org