Who may attend the RCIA?
• Persons who have never been baptized as Christians. • Persons who have been baptized in another Christian faith tradition and are now interested in the Catholic tradition. • Perons who were baptized in the Catholic tradition but not raised as Catholics. • Catholics who would like to rejuvenate their faith. How long does it take to become a Catholic? The RCIA is not a program. It is a process of preparation for the lifetime commitment that comes with reception into the Church. Consequently, some people will need more time than others to prepare for this. The usual length of preparation is from one to two years. The initiation of new members ordinarily takes place at the Easter Vigil each year. What does the RCIA involve? The RCIA generally meets weekly, but each parish RCIA schedule varies according to holidays, parish and community calendars and summer activities. Some do not meet during the summer months. When there are RCIA sessions, those who have chosen to seek full Church member
