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Welcome to the RCIA at Our Lady of Loreto !!
- If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church or are returning to the Catholic Church, RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is for you!
- It's never too late to start the RCIA.
- We have a year-round Inquiry process (information sessions), so anytime is just right.
- Ask about Inquiry sessions by contacting Shirley McDermott at 303.414.2255 or smcdermott@ourladyofloreto.org.
We are excited that you are interested in exploring the Catholic Church!
We have been praying for you (yes, YOU!!) and we are ready, willing and able to do anything to help you in your journey home into full communion with the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. We hope that this website will be of assistance to you and will provide meaningful content.
If you are interested in, or have any questions about the Catholic Church,
feel free to email me, Shirley McDermott at SMcDermott@OurLadyofLoreto.org
or call 303-414-2255.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process established for the universal Church for individuals to become Catholic and receive the sacraments of initiation—Baptism, confirmation and the Holy Eucharist. This initiation process also involves a parish community experiencing a renewal in faith as it prepares and welcomes new members into the Church. The Rite speaks of conversion as a “spiritual journey.” Centered on fostering a deep relationship with Jesus and the Church He founded, this journey takes place through distinct stages over a period of time suitable to bring about a thorough catechesis, significant experience of the parish community, and commitment to the liturgical and moral life of the Catholic faithful.
The RCIA process is a restoration of the ancient catechumenate, arising within the first three centuries following the era of the apostles. It was the early Church’s way of Christianizing the pagan Roman Empire. The Second Vatican Council called for the restoration and use of this venerable and powerful method of initiation for the worldwide Church.