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    R.C.I.A.

    The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

    The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.)

    The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A) is an adult program that educates people interested in becoming Catholic and a great way for Catholics to learn more about their faith at an adult level.


    Have you been thinking about or have questions about becoming a Catholic? Do you want to know more about your faith? Would you like to invite a friend or relative to consider becoming a Catholic, please contact the parish office.


    RCIA is for any adult who is not baptised, any adult who was baptised in another Christian faith tradition, or any baptised Catholic who has not received their First Communion and/or First Penance. RCIA prepares these adults for full communion into the Catholic Church.


    You are invited to find out what R.C.I.A. means and how one becomes a member of the Catholic Church.

    • What is RCIA?

      RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. It is an adult program that educates people interested in becoming Catholic and allows Catholics to learn more about their faith at an adult level.

    • Who is RCIA for?

      RCIA is for any adult who falls into one of the following categories:


      • Adults who have not been baptized.
      • Adults who were baptized in another Christian faith tradition.
      • Baptized Catholics who have not received their First Communion and/or First Penance.
    • What is the purpose of RCIA?

      RCIA aims to prepare adults in the aforementioned categories for full communion into the Catholic Church. It provides them with the necessary instruction and formation to receive the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) if needed.

    Contact

    Fr Benedict

    Parish Priest

    edenbridge@rcaos.org.uk

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