Becoming Catholic - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) – Is a process developed by the Catholic Church for prospective adults who wish to become Catholic, which gradually introduces them to aspects of catholic beliefs and practices. RCIA is a preparation program that takes the candidates through several stages. The program starts in about September and continues through to Easter the following year.

1/ Period of enquiry: candidates are encouraged to ask about the Church faith. Also known as the pre catechumenate.

2/ Period of the Catechumenate: in this period Catechumens and candidates with help of catechist and sponsors, strive to deepen their faith for the Rite of Election

3/ Period of Purification and Enlightenment: this is usually during Lent a time of reflection in preparation for the celebration of full initiation at the Easter Vigil

4/ Post Baptismal Catechesis or Mystagogia: Period between Easter and Pentecost Introduction to the Christian way of living within the community.

This basic process applies to adults and older children..

Contact the Parish Office for more information: 09 630 3956 or complete the form below

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