Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

RCIA is a welcoming program for gradually entering into the Catholic Church and completing the Sacraments. We invite you to look deeper into the Catholic faith. It is a journey to learn how to live the Gospel values and the truths of our faith. We hold sessions to share what Catholics believe and the fellowship of our parish family through study, prayer, and rites at Masses. Participants are mentored throughout the process by a team of catechists and sponsors.

While generally planned as a multiple session conversation about the fundamental teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, the program can be flexible based on a person’s prior experience participating in the liturgies with their family or acquiring this knowledge in other ways.

For more information about joining the Catholic Church, contact the parish office (203) 869-5421 and ask to speak with a priest. A phone call does not commit you to a program, but we hope we can answer some of your questions!