What Adult Education Classes are Available?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The Church initiates new members into the Church through a program called the RCIA. Usually this means a series of weekly instructional programs where people learn about the Catholic faith. In many instances, this group involves a mix of those adults already Catholic, fully initiated (having already received the sacraments of initiation -- Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation), those who wish to complete the sacraments of Initiation (perhaps having been baptized but not confirmed) or those interested in deepening their faith or curious about the faith.
For those who experience the call of God to become Catholic, the program culminates in the celebration of the sacraments at the Easter Vigil.
In most programs, there are a variety of people. Simply attending classes doesn't obligate one to continue. It is common that people might come into the program slowly, first learning what it means to be Catholic, then experiencing the community, and finally making the commitment being Catholic entails.
Individual Instructions
It is also possible to meet with the priest for individual instruction. Contact the Rectory for more information.