The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The RCIA is a return to the ancient tradition of Church, when those who wished to enter were prepared and welcomed by the faith community.
You are invited to share in this process of
 | Questioning |
| Searching |
| Sharing |
| Learning |
| Celebrating which began here at St. Dismas this fall |
The RCIA process at St. Dismas moves in five successive stages, corresponding with the Liturgical Year.
The Five Stages Are:
| Precatechumenate | A welcoming time when candidates can share their stories and make preliminary inquiries into the Church. |
| Catechumenate | A time for complete instruction in the Catholic Faith. Candidates commit themselves to follow Christ and to join the faith community. |
| Enlightenment | The Lenten period. A time for deeper reflection on the Gospels and preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation. |
| Sacraments of Initiation | Holy Saturday. Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation bring the candidates into full union with Christ and His Church, and enable them to carry out the mission of the Church in the world. |
| Post-Baptismal Period | Time for ongoing spiritual enrichment and reflection on the Christian lifestyle. |
Jim Denam and Terry Zawacki lead the RCIA process. If you are interested in finding out more about the RCIA process please call the Rectory.
