RCIA - Becoming Catholic

We welcome anyone who is not baptized and wishes to inquire about becoming a Catholic Christian, and as well anyone who is baptized in another Christian Church and now seeks to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church. Upon receiving your request, the Rector or Vice Rector will meet with you.

Should you decide to begin this journey in faith, you will be welcomed by our parish group which facilitates the Rite of the Christian Initiation of Adults. You should anticipate a period of inquiry before formally entering the catechumenate which is the stage which prepares for the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmantion and Eucharist. 

The Rite of the Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) includes liturgical rituals which mark different stages of your preparation to become a disciple of Jesus Christ and the Christian way of life. For example, after the inquiry period, the Rite of Acceptance will be celebrated so that you will become a Catechumen. During this period, you will be sent off after the Liturgy of the Word to another place where a catechist will further reflect the Word of God with you, until such time when you are ready to celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist). Additional catechetical formation will be provided. When you are ready for the initiation sacraments, you will celebrate the Rite of Election during the beginning of Lent, the 3 Scrutinies during the last three Sundays of Lent (prayers to strengthen your conviction to become a disciple of Christ) as immediate preparation for Christian Initiation. After receiving the sacraments, we will assist you to live your Christian life of service through a period of unfolding the mystery of the Rising in Christian Life (Mystagogia).

For additional inquiries, please consult with  the Rector, Fr. Kevin (613 233-1125 x 515) or the Vice Rector, Fr. Rick (613 233-1125 x 516).