Becoming Catholic: RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

For adults, the way to join the Catholic Church is a process called RCIA* (*recently updated to OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. We will continue calling it RCIA for the time being, since that is the more familiar abbreviation). RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. RCIA is intended for just about anyone and everyone: baptized or not; seekers and doubters; people who don't even want be become Catholic but just want to understand more about the faith of their Catholic spouse or friend; even Catholics who have fallen away and would like to return. In short, RCIA is for you!

No matter where you are in your journey of faith, there is a place for you here with us. Don't be afraid to take that first step.  Come, see for yourself what we are all about! 

RCIA is the process where adults explore the Catholic Faith in a non-judgmental setting.  There is no pressure to join and classes are open to anybody out of high school and over the age of 18. 
Snacks and coffee are provided.
Our regular sessions for those preparing to join the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and/or Confirmation are held Sunday mornings at 9am in the adult education rooms. 

Please contact Mary Peacock with any questions, or to register for RCIA!
Either fill out the information on this page (I will email or call you back),
email me at mpeacock@stgerard.org,
 or call my direct line at the Parish Office at 517-908-4744. 

Beginning, January 7th, you are invited to join us in RCIA at 10am for some Confirmation preparation sessions.  Those candidates wishing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation will be Confirmed at the Easter Vigil on March 30th, 2023.  Contact Mary Peacock with questions!