Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

--by Vickie Shepherd

A Brief Overview of the RCIA Process (an interactive presentation)

How Do I Become A Catholic?

How Do I Choose MY Sponsor?

When will your sponsor first meet with you and start coming to the weekly meetings?

What requirements and qualities should I look for in a sponsor or godparent?

Can I choose a sponsor or godparent who lives far away?

Rite Of Acceptance

The Catechumenate Period

Rite of Sending

What Does It Mean, "to be sent"?

Rite of Election

The Discernment Process

Purification and Enlightenment

The Triduum--Looking Towards Salvation

Holy Saturday--Water, Fire And New Life

Easter Vigil --Celebrating The Sacraments

Called By Name

The Service Of Light

The Story Of God And His Children

Come To The Water

One Bread, One Body

The Mass Never Ends

Mystagogy --Revealing The Mysteries

The Easter Vigil and the Ongoing Journey

Mystagogy Part I

Mystagogy Part II

Mystagogy And Beyond
The Stations Of The Cross

Beyond Mystagogy

The Rosary Part II

RCIA Glossary Of Common Terms

RCIA Links

After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and
behold, the heavens were opened (for him), and he
saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove (and) coming
upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying,
"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
(Matthew 3:16-17)

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