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Testimonials: Becoming Catholic
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RCIA
"Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning." (Proverbs 9:9-10)
RCIA/OCIA, the Rite/Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, is the Church's process of welcoming newcomers into full communion with the Catholic Church. The RCIA/OCIA program involves not just the newcomer or "inquirer" but all the members of the community who by prayer and personal example help the inquirer find his or her place in the Church.
Are you curious or thinking of becoming Catholic?
We are here and ready to share the richness of our faith with you. If you’ve been looking everywhere for answers, and still haven’t found them, we invite you to find out what the Catholic Church offers.
RCIA is a comprehensive process, in which the Church supports and encourages the spiritual journeys of:- those who are unbaptized and seeking to become Catholic
- those who are baptized, Catholic or in another Christian denomination, who wish to complete their Sacraments of Initiation (First Eucharist and Confirmation).
The Rite of Christian Initiation Team
Jesus knew that everyone had different gifts and those gifts are used best when they are shared with others. Interested in being an ambassador for Christ?
Roles: Matchmaker, coach, cheerleader=Faith team, Sponsor, hospitality
For more information contact:
Rosemarie Farrow
(732)780-2666 x310
[email protected]
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How long does the RCIA process take?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is not a program; it is the Church's way of ministering sensitively to those who seek membership. For this reason, some people will need more time than others as they prepare for the lifetime commitment that comes with membership in the Catholic Church. The usual length of preparation time is 1-2 years. However, this time commitment may be shorter for those who have already been baptized and are seeking full communion in the Catholic Church (receiving the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist)
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