Becoming Catholic: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
In the past five years, we have experienced a growing number of students who have wished to experience the joy of being Catholic. The RCIA is the program designed to receive such students. It is open to anyone in the College community who has not been baptized or who has been away from the Church for a period of time and would like to come back. Students who have been baptized but have not yet received their first communion are eligible to join.
Joining this program does not automatically commit you to becoming Catholic. It begins as an inquiry into the faith. Some students do not intend to convert but simply want to learn more about the faith, which is systematically explained throughout the school year. Beginning in September, students spend two semesters of significant preparation to receive the necessary sacraments and make a profession of faith on the night before Easter. This includes a weekly meeting as well as other time commitments.