Catholic Cluster Parishes, Guildford

Church Life: R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Interested in finding out about becoming a Catholic?

If you’re not baptised or confirmed or are a member of another Christian denomination - then the RCIA would be able to help. R.C.I.A (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a process for welcoming new members into the Roman Catholic Church.

The RCIA starts meeting in September each year and if you would like to be part of that process or know of someone who may be interested in becoming a member of our Church, then please do get in touch with your local parish office.

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

R.C.I.A is a process for welcoming new members into the Roman Catholic Church.

R.C.I.A is for...

Those who are not baptised
Those who are baptised in another Christian tradtion and who wish Full Initiation into the Catholic Church
Baptized Catholics who never had the opportunity to receive Holy Communion and Confirmation

Weekly Meetings take place over three terms to share and learn about Catholic Christianity. Some liturgical celebrations at Sunday Masses take place to mark stages in the candidates faith journey. The climax is at the Easter Vigil when baptism, confirmation and first Communion are conferred, after which the group continues to meet for a few weeks, finsihing with a celebration before Pentecost.