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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

 

DISCOVER THE ULTIMATE MEANING OF LIFE

Discover Jesus. Discover his Catholic Church. 

Become a citizen of heaven.
Become Catholic.

 

When you commit your life to Jesus:

  • You become a true Christian, a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven.
  • You are brought into the holy Catholic Church, started by Jesus himself.
  • You live for the ultimate purpose to life.
  • You join the spiritual family all on the same path to heaven.
  • Your daily works are blessed. Your struggles find redemptive power. Your hurts are healed. Your happiness has meaning.
  • Your worship is true worship.
  • You are intimately united to God’s Word.
  • You discover who you truly are.
  • You open yourself up to spiritual discipline that leads to inner freedom.
  • You learn the way of virtues, such as patience, courage, temperance, and kindness.
  • You discover the joy of giving, especially to those in need.
  • You are invited to into an unending adventure of discovering God’s Kingdom.
  • Your sins are washed away, your redeemed, and you are granted salvation!

 

The Catholic Church is:

  • Founded by Jesus Christ on the rock of St. Peter.
  • sustained through apostolic succession.
  • inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit.
  • nourished and constituted by the Eucharist and the Holy Scriptures.
  • endowed with Christ’s authority.
  • the living presence of the Body of Christ sustained throughout the ages.
  • Christ’s primary means to salvation.
  • the prophet of Christ in a world of never-ending confusion and turmoil.
  • hand of Christ reaching out to the poor and oppressed.
  • heaven on earth.

 

To become Catholic:

  • Open your heart to Jesus Christ who says, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid. Follow me.”
  • Call the parish sister at 714-897-6510 x103 or email her at sister@kmccoc.org.
  • Attend the RCIA classes each week. (RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults which is the official process of formation for people who desire to become Catholic.)
  • Attend Mass every Sunday at 11:30am.
  • Don’t forget to have a lot of fun!