^{The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, promulgated in 1974 and revised in}

^{1988, is a ritual process, not an automatic process, through which unbaptized}

^{persons are formed as disciples of Jesus Christ through evangelization, catechesis,}

^{and the sacraments of initiation. Furthermore, the normative ordo for the}

^{Christian initiation of adults is the celebration of the rites of the catechumenate in}

^{successive stages (varios gradus or periods of formation and many kinds of}

^{liturgical celebrations).}

http://www.dioslc.org/images/tribunal/CANON%20LAW%20AND%20RCIA%20ISSUES.pdf

What is RCIA? It is a journey in which an adult has to prepare to convert as  a member in good standing of the Catholic Church through the sacraments of initiation(Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist). The rite includes not only the celebration of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, but also all the rites belonging to the catechumenate.This journey includes:
(a) the period of evangelization and Pre-Catechumenate/Rite acceptance of the catechumens;
(B) Period of Catechumenate / Election and registration of names;
(C) Period of Purification and Enlightenment / Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation
(D) Period of Mystagogy / baptismal catechesis.

*  Who can attend RCIA?
- Unbaptized who are interested in becoming a Catholic.
- Baptized who wanted to complete the sacraments of Initiation
*  What are the requirements for RCIA?
- Birth certificate, for the Unbaptized.
- Baptismal Certificate, for those who only need the sacrament of Confirmation & Holy Eucharist.
- Baptismal Certificate and First Communion Certificate, for those who only need the Sacrament of Confirmation.
- Baptismal Certificate & Confirmation Certificate, for those who only need the sacrament of Holy Eucharist.
- Attendees must be able to attend Sunday masses and all holy days of obligation.
- Attendees are also required to participate in all major parish celebrations and activities.
- Sponsors for those who are seeking the sacraments of initiation must be practicing Catholic and have already completed all the Sacraments of Initiation.

*Baptism

*Reconciliation

*Eucharist

*Confirmation

*  RCIA at St. Jude Parish – Registration starts in mid-July and Sessions start on the last weekend of August on Sundays, 8:00am – 10:30am; Rooms 8 & 9.

Coordinator-Noemi Ewalt

parish office #(209)537-0516