Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (also known as RCIA) is for adults who:

• Have not been baptized,
• Baptized Christians who are interested in entering the Catholic Church, or
• For baptized Catholics who have not made their First Communion

Are you someone, or do you know someone who…

• Has questions about the Catholic Faith?
• Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
• Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized?
• Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

San Felipe de Neri Parish offers an opportunity to come together in a small group setting to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experiences of the Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season.

The RCIA process also involves rituals, called rites, along the way which celebrate various stages in the candidate's faith journey.  These rituals take place during Sunday liturgies and are celebrated in each of the masses, with the candidates who have joined the process throughout the year. The Initiation Sacraments take place at the Easter Vigil.

The group typically meets most  Sundays from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, beginning in late August or Early September and goes through to the celebration of Easter.