Christian Initiation of Adults
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the process for adults to be received into the Catholic Church and includes adaptations for older children (over the age of 7) seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church. The Rite of Christian Initiation leads to the celebration of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
The Office of Evangelization and Discipleship primarily serves parish catechetical leaders responsible for the RCIA in a parish. Those seeking full communion with the Catholic Church through this process should contact their local Catholic parish.
Quick Reference
- Mystagogy series from National Eucharistic Revival
- Find a parish
- Valid & Invalid Baptisms
- Questions & Answers about RCIA from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Recording of FDLC legacy grant presentation ‘reaching the Gold Standard’ (English)
- Recording of FDLC legacy grant presentation ‘reaching the Gold Standard’ (Spanish)
Quick Reference
Christian Initiation of Adults
The Christian Initiation of Adults is the process for adults to be received into the Catholic Church. This process follows The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) and includes adaptations for older children seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church. The Christian Initiation process leads to the celebration of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
The Office of Formation and Discipleship primarily serves Parish Catechetical leaders responsible for the RCIA in a parish. Adults and parents of children over the age of seven who seek to enter the process of Christian Initiation should contact their local Catholic parish.
Resources for Parishes
Initiation Ministry Partners
Initiation Ministry Partners is a group of experienced practitioners in the implementation of the Order of Initiation of Adults. The organization includes priests, deacons, and lay persons who provide resources and articles written and recommended by the IMP members in a blog format.
The Catechetical Institute
The Catechetical Institute from Franciscan University has both a huge amount of Catechetical training resources on a variety of topics. If you are interested in subscribing either as an individual or an parish, please reach out to them. They also add three or more free webinars per month on topics of interest. Please see the individual links that concern topics on OCIA.
Team Initiation
Teaminitiation.com is a FREE online resource for Catholic parishes and dioceses that want to form Christians for life.
Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
On these pages, you will find free resources which will enable you to learn more about the official liturgical texts of the Church. We provide them in order to assist your parish staffs and worship commissions as you train liturgical ministers, prepare parish and diocesan liturgies, and authentically celebrate the sacramental rites.
LTP
LTP, Liturgical Training Publications, is a leader in training and texts to implement the vision of the OCIA.
Sycamore
Free RCIA Catechesis resource. Sycamore offers 7 week/13 week/ 20 week and 18 month as well as expanded 40 week sessions.
Pathways in Faith
These resources can be used flexibly by Directors of Faith Formation and RCIA Directors. Pathways in Faith provides 12 modules with a total of 38 sessions.
Contact Information
Contact Information
Resources for Parishes
The Archdiocesan Forum for RCIA
Is a group of experienced practitioners in the implementation of RCIA. The Archdiocesan Forum for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults includes priests, deacons, and lay persons who provide resources and articles written and recommended by Forum members in a blog format.
Team RCIA
TeamRCIA.com is a FREE online resource for Catholic parishes and dioceses that want to form Christians for life.
Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
On these pages, you will find free resources which will enable you to learn more about the official liturgical texts of the Church. We provide them in order to assist your parish staffs and worship commissions as you train liturgical ministers, prepare parish and diocesan liturgies, and authentically celebrate the sacramental rites.
Initiation Ministries Workshop
The Initiation Ministries Workshop provides quarterly in-depth presentations and discussion on topics of Initiation and Adult Faith Formation.
This event is open to persons involved in adult enrichment as well as adult and family initiation ministries.
There is no fee or registration required to attend.
