Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

The first sacrament of the Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults

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

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

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.

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