RCIA

For adults, the way to join the Catholic Church is a process called RCIA. RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. RCIA is intended for just about anyone and everyone: baptized or not; seekers and doubters; even Catholics who have fallen away and would like to return. In short, RCIA is for you.

No matter where you are in your journey of faith, there is a place for you here with us. Don't be afraid to take that first step.  Come, see for yourself what we are all about! 

RCIA classes are held Sunday mornings at 9am in the Parish Center Adult Education Rooms (#137-135) beginning September 22nd
 

Find out what RCIA entails, who it is for and what classes will look like on Sunday, September 15^th at 10am for our RCIA Open House/Info Meeting in the Adult Ed room (#137/135)!  Refreshments will be served and you can meet our team!
 

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process where adults explore the Catholic Faith in a non-judgmental setting.  There is no pressure to join and classes are open to anybody out of high school and over the age of 18.  Breakfast snacks are provided, as well as Childcare for children ages 18 months and up!

Growing up as a Catholic, my journey into RCIA started with my husband, Tyler. While we were dating Tyler would join me at mass. Throughout college we tried a couple different churches and found we were most comfortable at St. Gerard. After we got engaged we took all of the marriage prep courses at St. Gerard and it quickly became a home to us. We got married at St. Gerard July 2017. We loved the environment here and the welcoming nature of the other parishioners. Then in July of 2018, we welcomed our son and he was baptized at St. Gerard’s the following September. After this milestone, Tyler felt the calling to dive more into his own faith. It was important to us as parents to raise our children with good Christian morals and values. Tyler was not raised in a religion and was interested in getting a look into what Catholicism can do for him. While reading the bulletin we saw the Alpha/RCIA program starting soon. We decided to take a look and were immediately drawn in! The entire experience not only brought both of us individually closer to God, but also strengthened our marriage. We enjoyed the time spent learning more about our faith but mostly doing it together. During this process, we made great friendships with our peers and strong bonds with some RCIA staff. My advice to anyone considering taking the leap into RCIA is give it a try! The enrichment it brought not only to my life, but my family is something I could never take for granted.

-The Kinsey Family (RCIA class of 2019)