Baptism of Adults

If you are interested in becoming a Catholic, join the process called RCIA.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a gradual process of spiritual formation that includes prayer, sharing, and study and occurs in the context of the parish community. It is intended for adults who:

• are not baptized and would like to be fully initiated and welcomed into the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
• were baptized in another Christian community/tradition* and seek to be received into the full communion of the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist
• were baptized as Catholics* as infants/children but have not received the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist

* Proof of valid Christian baptism is required (by way of certificate or letter of verification from one’s church of baptism).

• RCIA group meets every Thursday from 7pm to 8pm in the Parish Meeting Room
• Consitent and regular attendance is required
• There are retreats and other opportuinities for service outreach

Sponsors are vital to the RCIA process. Beginning in the Catechumenate phase, a Sponsor builds a one-on-one relationship with a catechumen or baptized candidate, serving as a companion, listener, mentor, and pray-er; sharing her or his own faith; and attesting to the catechumen or candidate’s faith, intentions, and readiness for reception.

For more information, please contact our parish office.
(202)488-1354 ext.2
[email protected]