What is RCIA?
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process without a predetermined time limit in which to finish and become Catholic. RCIA process is a series of steps conducted in the context of learning about the faith and spiritual formation,
through which a person is fully incorporated in the Body of Christ, the Church .
The steps of the RCIA process are:
The Pre-catechumenate, or period of inquiry, welcomes newcomers to ask questions and share their stories as they begin to learn more about the Church.
The Catechumenate is a time of serious and dedicated formation, often in a group setting with other newcomers to the Catholic faith.
The Period of Purification and Enlightenment, which coincides with Lent, is a period of continued instruction coupled with more intensive preparation and prayer. This period culminates with the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist), bringing the candidates and catechumens into the full communion of the Catholic Church, usually at the Easter Vigil.
(A candidate is a baptized Christian; a catechumen is an unbaptized candidate.)
Mystagogy is the time after the newly initiated have been fully received into the Church.
through which a person is fully incorporated in the Body of Christ, the Church .
The steps of the RCIA process are:
The Pre-catechumenate, or period of inquiry, welcomes newcomers to ask questions and share their stories as they begin to learn more about the Church.
The Catechumenate is a time of serious and dedicated formation, often in a group setting with other newcomers to the Catholic faith.
The Period of Purification and Enlightenment, which coincides with Lent, is a period of continued instruction coupled with more intensive preparation and prayer. This period culminates with the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist), bringing the candidates and catechumens into the full communion of the Catholic Church, usually at the Easter Vigil.
(A candidate is a baptized Christian; a catechumen is an unbaptized candidate.)
Mystagogy is the time after the newly initiated have been fully received into the Church.