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Looking to become Catholic? Looking to get to know your Catholic Faith better? Perhaps you haven't explored the Catechism since you were confirmed as a teenager? Join us for Our Lady of Lourdes Faith Formation through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Online registration is available here.
Please contact Carol Burns for more information.
Our RCIA classes feature great presenters, great discussion, and great reflection. Whether you are a Catholic and interested in deepening your understanding, or non-Catholic and seek to come into the Church, we encourage you to join us – we guarantee you will learn things about the Faith that you did not know!Frequently Asked Questions
What does RCIA teach?
The calendar includes sylabus information and the topics that will be covered at each session. We use the New American Bible along with the USCCB Catholic Catechism for Adults as our guides, supplemented with presentations and videos. Classes explore different aspects of the Catholic Faith from many different perspectives.
What if I have already been baptized in another Christian religion?
You do not need to be re-Baptized. You will enter the Catholic Church by attending the classes and making a "Profession of Faith". People from a variety of religious backgrounds attend RCIA. Some have been baptized in another Christian religion and some have not. Some have been practicing members of a Christian religion for years and some have had little or no religious instruction or support.What if I choose not to become Catholic?
There is no obligation or pressure to become Catholic. Some people learn about Catholicism in one year or several years before deciding to become Catholic, and some never choose to do so. Whether you are a seeker, a practicing Catholic or a sponsor, your RCIA experience will be a source of knowledge and grace in your faith journey.