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Evangeliza-tion & Catechesis
Learn more about mission of the Department of Evangelization & Catechesis here.
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amy-allertst-theresa.orgPastoral Associate for Evangelization & Catechesis
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Are you considering becoming Catholic or know someone who is?
Are you an adult needing Baptism, Communion or Confirmation?Are you the parent of a child 7 years or older?
If yes to any of these, we are eager to meet you, welcome you, and share the Catholic faith and its rich and beautiful history and tradition. We want to help you explore your questions about God and what He wants for your life.
Our next RCIA group begins September 4, 2025.
Our next 'Catholicism 101' - Adult Confirmation session begins September 1, 2025.
This is for adults (and children age 7+) who are:
- unbaptized
- baptized Catholics needing Holy Communion and/or Confirmation
- baptized Christians of other denominations
- Catholics wanting to refresh their understanding of the Catholic Faith
What is the Process?R.C.I.A - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
RCIA is a process, not a program or class. This means that throughout the process there will be prayer, discernment and learning. Through RCIA, persons encounter Jesus by pondering and studying scripture and immersing themselves in the Tradition of the Catholic Christian community. Together with the RCIA team, your sponsor/godparent, and the Holy Spirit, you will have opportunities to discern where God is calling you along the way. Thus, coming to faith is not merely an academic exercise of attending classes. It is first and foremost a development of a personal relationship with God in Jesus Christ. The Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) incorporate us into Christ's body (The Church) and form us into God’s people.R.C.I.A - Adapted for Children ages 7+
If you have a child age 7 years - 17 years, the RCIA process is customized age appropriately. Please complete the Child/Teen Inquirer Information Form below and someone will contact you to explain the process further.
Help us to learn more about you and your journey by submitting the Inquiry form. Online forms are linked below, but you can also download and print forms from the left sidebar.
How to get Started- Adult Inquiry Form
- Child/Teen Inquirer Information Form & Parents' Active Participation Form (to be completed by parent)
Contact Amy Allert who will be happy to answer all your questions.General Calendar
Sessions are held Thursdays from 7:00pm - 8:30pm in Elmer Hall, Rm 202 (upstairs).
Welcoming new people and those who have been away from the Church back home is one of the most rewarding and exciting opportunities as a Catholic. If you believe that God may be calling you to this ministry, whether as a catechist, sponsor or coordinator, please submit the form on our RCIA team page. We are in need of team members to serve RCIA catechumens and candidates of all ages: children, teens and adults.
*Sessions are held every week except for major holidays.
RCIA Team