What does Faith offer you?

Eternal Life.

R.C.I.A., or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is the process by which interested

adults undertake a journey of conversion leading to initiation into the Catholic

Church at Easter. The RCIA is not a "sign-up" for becoming a Catholic. It is a time

of no obligation spiritual formation during which we look at the meaning of life, the

answers to eternal questions, and the truths, teachings, and practices of the

Catholic Church. Our gatherings are open to all people and as different people

pursue the possibility of becoming Catholic through the RCIA process, they fall

into various categories as follows:

Inquirer

Anyone who is in RCIA simply to check out the possibility and learn more, but is

very much uncertain about making any decision.

Catechumen

An un-baptized person who has made a decision to possibly enter the Catholic

Church.

Candidate

A baptized Christian who has made a decision to possibly enter the Catholic

Church. A candidate can also be a baptized Catholic who has never received First

Communion or any religious instruction.

As you discern God's call, please know of our prayers for you and offer of support

and encouragement. If you have any questions, please email James Blankenship,

the Director of Religious Education at j.blankenship@saintfrancisparish.org.

The classes are held on Tuesday nights at 7:30 PM beginning in mid-Spetember in

Saint Agnes Classroom (107).