The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the Catholic Church’s way of welcoming new members.     It is a process of conversion likened to a journey in which the inquirers integrate into the faith community.  It is a four-phase process with rituals between each phase.  Sessions include discussions about many aspects of the Catholic faith including the Trinity, scripture, sacraments, saints, moral theology, prayer experiences, etc. The process typically takes many months, sometimes years, with initiation at the Easter Vigil.  With our focus on campus ministry, the RCIA process at St. Thomas More Newman Center accommodates the academic calendar.
 

 

The whole Catholic community has a responsibility to participate in this welcoming.

 

The Process:

 

 

The People: