The
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is offered
in conjunction with Immaculate Conception Church in
Clarion and is intended for those seeking initiation
into the Catholic faith, those seeking the Sacrament
of Confirmation as an adult, and those simply interested
in learning more about the Catholic faith. As an Inquirer,
you will not be asked if you would like to make a formal
commitment to join the Catholic Church until well into
the program. The RCIA process is as much a time of prayer
and discernment as it is of learning about the Catholic
faith. Individuals in the RCIA experience a great deal
of freedom to seek the truth as it is revealed to them
in the stirrings of their conscience.
The RCIA process takes place within an environment of
community. People who enter into the process of initiation
have a Catholic sponsor of their choosing who is able
to answer questions and be a source of support throughout
the individual's discernment. Candidates for initiation
into the Church journey through a period of religious
education and prayer that usually takes about eight
months. Some choose to become Catholic. Some do not.
Regardless of a person's individual choice, the community
is supportive of the movement of an individual's conscience.
God is always calling us to
a deeper life of faith. Consider sharing in a process
which can help deepen your faith, raise your awareness
of the religious traditions of the Catholic Church,
and lead you to a more authentic sense of self. Perhaps
God is calling you to share in the life of the Church.
Call the Campus Ministry Office
or contact us by email
if you are interested in further information.
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