RCIA
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RCIA (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Coming into full communion with the Catholic Church describes the process for entrance into the Catholic Church for already baptized Christians. In most cases, these individuals make a profession of faith but are not baptized again. To prepare for this reception, the people, who are called Candidates, usually participate in a formation program to help them understand and experience the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church. Although some preparation may be with Catechumens preparing for baptism, the preparation for Candidates is different since they have already been baptized and committed to Jesus Christ, and many have also been active members of other Christian communities.
For adults 18 years and older interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or a Catholic who needs to complete their Sacraments are invited to attend.
Adults wishing to be confirmed should first attend classes in the RCIA Program. Please call Genevieve Constantino at 425.512.2308, to set up an appointment to meet.Parishioners who would like to serve in the RCIA Ministry, please call the Parish Office at 425.775.7545,
or email: Genevieve Constantino at [email protected], with your name and phone number.
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RCIA Classes Sunday mornings @ 9am, beginning September 10, 2023
For adults 18 years and older interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or a Catholic who needs to complete their Sacraments, St. Pius X invites you to attend the RCIA classes. We ask for a donation of $50 registration fee.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
NON-CATHOLIC: A person baptized in a Christian church, in the Trinitarian Formula with Water, will need to provide a copy of proof of their Baptism (certificate, announcement, letter from witness, copy of church ledger page).
CATHOLIC: A person baptized in the Catholic Church must provide a new certificate of Baptism from the parish where they were baptized.
Catholics must contact the parish where they were baptized to request a copy.
UN-BAPTIZED: Prior to the scheduled initiation with Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation, the un-baptized adult must furnish the following information: Copy of Birth Certificate; or a Copy of Formal Adoption Decree with Names of parents listed on either of above listed records.
SPONSOR and/or GODPARENT:
The ideal sponsor/godparent is mature in their faith and active, to connect their candidate or catechumen to the parish, via parish activities, ministry, and overall parish life, and be objective in their judgment of a person's readiness or calling. Those interested in becoming an RCIA sponsor/godparent must BE:
1) At least 16 years old
2) Fully initiated in the Catholic Church (Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation). Please provide copies of your Baptism and Confirmation certificates.
3) They cannot be parent/guardian of the intended participant. If married, current marriage was witnessed by a Catholic priest or deacon.
4) Sponsor or godparent must complete the RCIA sponsor form and submit it to the parish office.
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