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; people who don't even want be become Catholic but just want to understand more about the faith of their Catholic spouse or friend; 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!
We had a few adjustments to make due to COVID, but we had a wonderful celebration! Check out our year in review in the video below...
RCIA 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.
IN-PERSON* classes began on Sunday, September 27th with some adjustments on seat spacing to ensure social distancing, the wearing of masks, disinfecting the room before and after class, and offering individually wrapped snacks (more COVID-friendly). It's not too late to join us!
Online classes via Zoom are also available for those who are unable to attend in person due to being in a high risk category, if you or a family member are ill, or you have been exposed and are in quarantine.
*note: as of 11/16/20 we will be doing Zoom only class for a few weeks in response to our State's Pause to Save Lives announcement.
(Scroll down for the Zoom information.)
Please contact Mary Peacock with any questions, concerns or to register for RCIA!
Either fill out the information on this page (I will email or call you back),
email me at mpeacock@stgerard.org,
or call my direct line at the Parish Office at 517-908-4744.