How to become Catholic
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If you want to become Catholic, or are simply interested in learning more about the Catholic Church, we will be delighted to answer your questions and walk with you on this journey. Please fill in the form at the bottom of this page and we will get in touch with you. The Church has created a program to facilitate this process that we call R.C.I.A.
RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is the rite by which the Catholic community welcomes adults into the Catholic Church.The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process by which adults journey towards the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. This journey involves prayer, reflection, learning and discernment… all done within the midst of parish community members who share faith and offer genuine hospitality.
R.C.I.A. is a process for:
- Those who would like to find out more about the Catholic faith.
- Those who are interested in becoming Catholic.
- Those who have been baptized Catholic but have not yet been Confirmed or may not have received the Eucharist.
- Those who have been away from the church for awhile and are interested in renewing their faith, understanding, and attaining a sense of community.
Wherever you are at in your faith journey, we welcome you and your questions and hope you will find in us, not travel agents who are experts in the field, but rather friends who offer themselves as companions for the journey. Remember… we are ALL pilgrims on this journey of faith. No one on earth has yet achieved the goal. Even the most learned & devout Catholics are still beginners on the journey to our heavenly homeland. So… welcome to the community of “beginners”!
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Sacramental Prepation for Adults Baptism: Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation Preparación Sacramental para Adultos: Bautismo, Primera Confessión, Confirmación Next Class and Information Session September 18, 2:30-3:30pm, at Church of the Annunciation hall (1760 Norton Street). All other classes will take place Mondays 7:00-8:30 pm at Corpus Christi 864 E Main St, on the following dates: September 18 and 25, October 16 and 23, November 20 and 27, December 18.
Other liturgies you must attend:
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February 4, time and location tba, Presentation of the Creed
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February 10, 4:00 pm, Annunciation, Presentation of the Our Father
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February 18, 2:00 pm, Sacred Heart Cathedral (296 Flower City Park, Rochester), Rite of Election
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March 2, 4:00 pm, Annunciation, First Scrutiny
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March 10, time and location tba, Second Scrutiny
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March 17, time and location tba, Third Scrutiny
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March 30, 10am, Annunciation (1760 Norton St): Rehearsal for the Vigil
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March 30, 8pm, Annunciation (1760 Norton St): Easter Vigil
For other adult faith formation opportunities you are invited to please check the Adult and Whole Family
Opportunities on the previous page.
Primera clase y sesión informativa el 16 de septiembre, de 2:30 a 3:30 p.m., en el salón de la Iglesia de la Anunciación (1760 Norton Street). Todas las demás clases se llevarán a cabo los lunes de 7:00 a 8:30 p. m. en Corpus Christi 864 E Main St, en las siguientes fechas: 18 y 25 de septiembre, 16 y 23 de octubre, 20 y 27 de noviembre, 18 de diciembre.
Liturgias a las que debe asistir:-
4 de febrero, hora y lugar por confirmar, Presentación del Credo,
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10 de febrero, 4:00 p.m., Anunciación, Presentación del Padre Nuestro,
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18 de febrero, 2:00 p.m., Catedral del Sagrado Corazón (296 Flower City Park, Rochester), Rito de Elección,
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2 de marzo, 4:00 p.m., Anunciación, Primer Escrutinio,
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10 de marzo, hora y lugar por confirmar, Segundo Escrutinio,
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17 de marzo, hora y lugar por confirmar, Tercer Escrutinio,
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30 de marzo, 10 a.m., Anunciación (1760 Norton St): ensayo para la Vigilia,
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30 de marzo, 8 p.m., Anunciación (1760 Norton St): Vigilia Pascual.
Para otras oportunidades de formación en la fe de adultos, lo invitamos a consultar la sección para adultos y toda la familia.
Oportunidades en la página anterior. -