RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, which is the Church’s official process for becoming Catholic. Simply put, it’s the way in which we prepare adults to receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation), but it’s also so much more than just instruction: it’s also a community of fellow disciples discerning and growing together.
The most important thing to note is that RCIA is a discernment journey, not a commitment. Your commitment comes at the time of receiving the sacraments and accepting the faith – prior to that, this is a time to explore. There is no pressure for you to join us just because you attend RCIA; in fact, that’s kind of the point – to discern if this is what God is calling you to and to learn more about what Catholics believe. The staff at St. Michael’s and our RCIA volunteers are here to help you in that discernment process, but it ultimately comes down to your choice.