The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A). It is the traditional practice of the Catholic Church to prepare adults so that they can participate fully in the Sacramental life of Church. RCIA is a “Journey of Faith”, a gradual process of Christian initiation for those adults who:

• Have not been baptized and would like to be received fully into the Catholic Church through Baptism
• Have been baptized as infants, but have not received the sacraments of Confirmation or the Eucharist (First Communion)
• Have been baptized into another Christian community and seek to become a permanent part of the Catholic Church.

The RCIA formation program begins in August and ends in mid May. But this program is only the beginning of a life of conversion and active participation in the Church. For more information, please contact Maria Elena Cruz at 615-601-5627, RICA@StPhilipMinistries.com, or look for her in the Narthex after Mass (1 p.m.) all Sundays before the beginning of the program. A registration list will also be provided in the Church office so you can register during office hours. Thank you!