Rite of christian initiation of adults
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- Are you interested in becoming Catholic?
- Do you know someone else who may be interested?
- Are you Catholic and have a desire to brush up on your Faith?
- Were you raised Catholic but left the Church?
- What about children? Can they convert? How?
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is process for adults (unbaptized, baptized in another church, baptized Catholic but have not received Confirmation/Eucharist) culminating in reception of the Sacraments at Easter Vigil.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the norm for initiation of all adults; it applies also to children of catechetical age (generally age seven). In regard to Sacraments of Initiation, children attain the status of adults at the age of reason under our Code of Canon Law (RCIA 18).
Thus, any child not baptized that is over the age of reason and desires to become Catholic can participate in the Christian Initiation process which leads them to the celebration of the three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and (if applicable) Confirmation. If the child has been baptized under the Trinity, they would join other children of the same age in our Religious Education classes.
The RCIA process is adapted to meet the specific needs of children and youth. When you're ready- or for more information- use the Archdiocese of Detroit Parish Directory to contact a Catholic Church near you.
For more info on how adults and/or children can convert to the Catholic Faith and what the process entails, please see the helpful links provided below or call our parish offices at 586 784 5966.
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