Rite of Christian Initation for Adults (RCIA)


RCIA for Children

Children ages 7-14 who desire to join in full communion with the Catholic Church, either by baptsim or profession of faith, participate in a process which mirrors the Rite of Christian Initation for Adults.  Children in this program attend Sunday Religious Education classes with their age group and also meet as an RCIA class together.  Children who participate celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil Mass along with any adults who are joining the Church.

Older children who have not been baptized or have been baptized in another faith denomination, as well as children who may have been baptized Catholic but have not attended church nor celebrated any other sacraments since their baptism, are candidates for this program.  Children who have completed the initiation process are expected to continue their faith formation in parish religion classes, Catholic school, and/or youth ministry activities.

Please contact Linda Schoonover for more information.