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Becoming Catholic: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
- Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith?
- Are you a member of another Christian faith who is seeking to join the Catholic Church?
- Do you have younger children who you would want to be fully initiated into the Church?
An Invitation
Jesus approached and said to them, "All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age."Matthew 28:18-20
If you are not a member of the Catholic Church, you are welcome to worship with us and share the Word of God. We invite you to join us for our adult Inquiry Sessions if:- You feel drawn to come closer
- You are curious about the Catholic Church
- You have questions about the traditions or beliefs of Catholics
- You are searching for a community of believers of which to belong
Come Join Us!
If you are interested in accepting our invitation, please contact the parish office at
850-897-7797 and we will help you start this wonderful journey.
How long does this journey of faith take?
The journey of faith lasts a lifetime. Many people who have entered the RCIA in August here at Christ Our Redeemer Parish have been received into the Church the following Easter.
Others have decided they were not being called to join the community, or they required more time before making such a deep commitment.
This is not a "crash course" in Catholicism or theology. One should not enter with a "fill the squares" mentality. This is your opportunity to encounter the Lord Jesus Christ as He reveals Himself and the Father within this community of faith. You are welcome to join us and make an informed decision.Catechism and Faith Formation Courses
Online Course
An instructional course about the Catholic faith is available. It uses text from printed booklets in the Hart series. A required login aids in tracking test results and keeps a user's place in the course upon return visits.
The Luke E. Hart Series Course
This series is based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It answers the questions: What does a Catholic believe?, How does a Catholic worship? and How does a Catholic live?
In order to receive the Sacraments of Initiation and come into full communion with the Catholic Church, you must also be registered in RCIA This course alone does not satisfy the requiremnts of becoming Catholic.