RCIA
RCIA > I am Catholic, but can I come to RCIA?
RCIA is for Catholics, too!
Over the last several years, we have had many people who are already Catholic come to RCIA. Sometimes they are practicing Catholics who want to know the faith beyond what they absorbed as children in CCD. Sometimes they have been away from the Church and are considering coming back to the Church. Often they accompany a friend or relative to RCIA. Whatever the reason, you are welcome!
Because RCIA is designed for those who are not baptized, we begin with an overview of the Catholic faith, starting with questions such as
- Who is God and how do we know Him?
- What does it mean when we say we believe in God?
- How has God revealed Himself to man?
From there, we progress to study the Profession of Faith, by examining the components of the Nicene Creed, the Celebration of Christian Mystery by learning about the Sacraments of the Church, our Life in Christ by studying the Church’s teachings regarding the Ten Commandments and Christian Prayer using the Lord’s Prayer as an example of the perfect prayer. This model of study is given to us by the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Those who attend RCIA as Catholics are invited to consider becoming a sponsor for one of our RCIA Candidates or Catechumen. Sharing your faith with someone coming into the Church often brings a deepening of one’s own faith and love of Christ. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, contact amyj@rushmore.com .
