Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

The first sacrament of the Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults

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This is the second sacrament in the Rites of Catholic Initiation for Adults.

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The final sacrament in the RCIA, becoming one with Jesus and the Church.

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This sacrament, which you can only experience once, cleanses you of Original Sin and brings the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

• Confirmation

• Eucharist

• Baptism

• Holy Orders

Preformed only once, this sacrament seals you in the Catholic faith and you commitment to Jesus.

• Baptism

• Holy Orders

• Eucharist

• Confirmation

This sacrament commits the individual to service of the Church, and the Faith. It is can only be taken once,

• Baptism

• Holy Orders

• Confirmation

• Eucharist

The first step in the RCIA process, where you begin lessons and learn how to live as a Catholic.

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Second step in the RCIA process, where the Bishop asks if they are committed to Baptism in the Church.

• Catechumenate

• Election

• Initation

• Inquirer

The final step in the RCIA process, celebrated at the Easter Vigil mass.

• Inquirers

• Election

• Initiation

• Catechumenate

Encounter with Jesus through signs, symbols, and words

• Sacrament

• Exorcise

• Creed

• Mystagogy