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USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
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Religious Education Home Schooling
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) (and Children)
(RCIC)
(the process of cultivating a knowledge of and a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ)
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The RCIA Process (not a RCIA Program) involves a myriad of gradual steps and periods that are meant to guide a person (7 years of age or older (the age of reason)), who has expressed a desire to enter into the Roman Catholic Church on their journey toward become a Catholic in accord with the documents of the Second Vatican Council. Depending on their status of life (i.e., prior Christian baptismal status or previous marriages), the RCIA process and entry into the Church may differ in length for each individual. For those who have not yet been baptized in a Christian denomination, they will be asked to participate in the entire RCIA catechetical and liturgical process. For those who have already been baptized in another recognized, Christian denomination, they may be asked to participate in an abbreviated or the entire RCIA catechetical and liturgical process, based upon the individual's catechetical or spiritual needs, etc.
This process takes place within a period of time marked by liturgical celebrations which culminate with the candidates and elect entering the Church by receiving or completing the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. After formal entry into the Roman Catholic Church, the formation classes and opportunities continue during a post-entry period known as Mystagogy. The parish's RCIA process generally begins in the fall, however inquiries are accepted year-round.
Learn more about the guidelines for the RCIA process within the Diocese of Colorado Springs at:
Diocese RCIA Guidelines 2010 (promulgated 090110).pdf
Diocese RCIA Guidelines Attachment 2010 (promulgated 090110) (revised).pdf
Bulletin Article, What is the RCIA Process (2015).pdf
RCIA Catechesis in the Period of Post Baptismal Catechesis or Mystagogy.pdf
2017 2018 OLV Parish level RCIA Guidelines and Handbook (082317).pdf