Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

Welcome to the New and Improved RCIA webpage - the source for those involved in RCIA as candidates, catechumens, sponsors or team members and the community of St Ann to learn, discover, and enrich their lives through the study of Scripture and the rich traditions of the Catholic Church.

Please check the new menu items on the left and then come back often for updated notes and Videos on our sessions;  get answers to your faith Questions; or submit a prayer request at our new Prayer Garden.

RCIA sessions are held on Sunday mornings, starting at 9:15am
(under the clock tower) in the St. Ann Center. Our first session will be on August 26, 2012.

To register for 2012 - 2013 RCIA, please click on the link to the left "RCIA Registration Form" and complete the online form.  If you prefer to fill out a paper copy of the form(s) to turn in at the first class or email,  click here.

If you are a Baptized Christian,  please email or mail your Baptismal Certificate or other proof of Baptism to the address below. 
 
For more information contact Laney Sherburne at 972/393-5544 ext. 1895, or send an e-mail to RCIA@stannparish.org. You can also mail your form to:
 
St Ann Parish
C/O RCIA
180 Samuel Blvd
Coppell, TX 75019

 
Important Dates:

 
SPONSOR TRAINING
Aug 25, Sept 22, Oct 6 (Saturdays)
9:00 am – 11:00 am
St. Ann Center
If you are able, please join us for 8:00 am Mass prior to Sponsor training.
Sponsors are required to attend one of the sessions
Please RSVP to RCIAsponsor@verizon.net
 
PARTICIPANT ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS
Aug 25, Sept 22, Oct 6 (Saturdays)
9:00am – 11:00am
Cenacle
Candidates / Catechumens will be contacted to set up a time for a One-on-One meeting with a member of the RCIA team
Contact RCIA@stannparish.org with questions
 

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the process by which both unbaptized adults and those baptized in other faiths become Catholic. It is a spiritual formation process beginning each year in September and culminating with entry into the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil as the candidate receives the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism (if not previously baptized in another Christian denomination), Confirmation, and the Eucharist.  RCIA continues during the Easter season for the Period of Mystagogy.

RCIA sessions are held on Sunday mornings, starting at 9:15 am and lasting until approximately 11:30 am.

The RCIA process is comprised of four phases.

  • Period of Inquiry (Evangelization and Pre-Catechumenate) - Participants receive both doctrinal and spiritual preparation in an effort to deepen an inner adherence to the Church.
     
  • Period of Cathechumenate - Participants are given guidance and formation aimed at training them in the Christian life.
     
  • Period of Purification and Enlightenment - Coincident with the liturgical season of Lent, participants join the faith community in interior reflection and examination of conscience.
     
  • Period of Mystagogy - Participants become fully integrated into the faith community by going through the period of post-baptismal catechesis or mystagogy.