RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation is the process by which adults are fully initiated into the Catholic faith community. It is intended for anyone over the age of seven who is unbaptized, a baptized Christian from another denomination or baptized Catholic but has not yet received the sacraments of Communion or Confirmation. The final rites and conferring of the sacraments are celebrated at the Eater Vigil.


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†Adult Confirmation Classes and Requirements

To become a fully initiated Catholic, three sacraments are required; Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. If you or someone you know is 18 years or older and hasn't been confirmed and wants to complete the initiation process, please sign up for the upcoming classes. Call Mrs. Liming at (714) 970-6099 to register for these classes. A copy of you Baptismal certificate and Eucharist certificate are required. You may bring these copies to the first class. If you are married, your marriage certificate will also be required. You should be practicing our Catholic faith and have a desire to complete the initiation process to become a fully initiated Catholic. Since this is an important sacrament, the sacrament of Reconciliation will berequired before receiving Confirmation. You will be asked to have a sponsor and they may take the classes with you if they so desire. Only fully initiated Catholics who have received all three sacrament are able to serve as sponsors. Classes will begin on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 7:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room located in the Religious Education building. Come early to complete paper work. Please bring: three ringed binder, note paper, pen, and copies of certificates mentioned above. At your first class you will be given your bible, text, and class schedule. Confirmation will be on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013. You will receive more details at class.

†Become a Catholic

If the spirit is calling you to become a Catholic, the RCIA process is your entry point. As the RCIA Directors begin planning for 2011-2012 RCIA year, we need to know who you are. If you are a parishioner and know of possible candidates share this notice with them. Call Deacon Doug at (714) 974-1416 or Elaine Liming at (714) 970-6099 today to set up an interview and begin the paper work process. At this interview we will share what is involved and answer any questions you may have. We thank you in advance because planning ahead helps us in our preparations..

Please pray about this opportunity and volunteer today by calling Don and Dee St. Clair 714.993.7047 or Elaine Liming 714.970.6099. Thanking you in advance.

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