RCIA
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, often abbreviated RCIA, is a process that adults use to become full members of the Roman Catholic Church.  Whether they have no formal religious upbringing or are a Catholic seeking to complete their sacraments of initiation the process helps them to learn and grow in their faith.

Classes of Inquiry meet periodically until formal classes begin.  The Inquiry classes are for welcoming, answering questions and exploring some very basic ideas on Catholicism.  (Not required but recommended).   Formal required classes for RCIA Candidates and their sponsors begin in November and meet weekly on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 – 3:00 pm in Room 3 of Corrigan Hall.  Here you will be prepared through instructions, faith sharing and prayer for reception of your sacraments at the Easter Vigil.

Adults interested in participating in this process or if you want to find out more contact Father James Brinkman, 246-4652 ext. # 2 or Jo Germain, 246-5313.  Inquiring by no means imposes obligation to attend the classes.  NOTE:  RCIA classes are not just for those wishing to receive sacraments but are a great resource of knowledge for those wishing to brush up on their Catholic Faith.  Feel free to attend the classes and share your insight.
 
 

GUIDELINES FOR GRADES 3 years-11

REGISTRATION
All students from IC and St. Patrick’s parish are required to register for Catechesis and Faith Formation  sessions.  Registration  will be held after all Masses two weekends in August.  If you have not  received a registration form in the past or are new to the parish, call the CF office 246-4652 ext. 6, to be placed on the database.  We cannot place your child into a class until we receive a completed registration form.  There is a small fee to help cover the cost of books and supplies. For St. Patrick’s fee see St. Patrick’s section.
The fees are as follows:

3 yrs—Kindergarten           $40.00
Grades 1-5  $55.00
Grades 6-11  $68.00

Home Catechesis is available.  Only non sacramental years are allowed for Home Catechesis.
Fees are as follows:
      $25 for each student manual
      $50 for each catechist manual (if desired)

REGISTRATION PAYMENT
Payment for registration is due in full at the time of registration.  Please make your checks out to Immaculate Conception and write CF tuition in the memo area.  Payment plans are available for families who are unable to make full payment at the time of registration.  See registration form.  Payments can be mailed, dropped at the church office or in the collection basket marked CF tuition.  Waived Payments:  If you choose to volunteer for the CF program, you may get some of your tuition waived.  Opportunities are available to either reduced or waived tuition.  Full time catechists are totally waived, aides and assistants are reduced by half.  This requires a commitment of the full CF year.  See registration form.