R.C.I.C. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children)

RCIC is a process to prepare and welcome unbaptized children and youth (7-17 years) into the Catholic Church.

Who Should Participate?

Children and youth who are not yet baptized participate in R.C.I.C. Children and youth will be placed in an age appropriate class for instruction. Special preparation for baptism will accompany regular faith formation classes.

Requirements

Non-baptized children and youth and their parents or guardians must attend two baptismal preparation meetings prior to the beginnning of classes. The two meetings will take place from 9:30—11:00am on Sundays in September.

Children and teenagers who are not baptized must have a Sponsor (godparent) who is fully initiated in the Catholic Church and is an active member of a parish.

All participants must regularly attend Sunday Mass (8:30am) and class (9:30-10:30am).

Schedule for RCIC

The Sacraments of Initiation for non–Baptized children and youth will take place during the Easter Vigil. Classes begin in late September and run each week through April.