Welcome! We are so grateful for your interest in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic Church, and we look forward to getting to know you better and discerning with you. Read on for more information or reach out to us using the form below! You can also call the Parish Center at 608-837-7381.
Is God calling you into a deeper relationship with Him through the Catholic faith? If so, please consider joining RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). RCIA is a formal process designed for adults who have never been baptized, as well as for adults who have been baptized in another denomination. RCIA is also for adult Catholics who were baptized as infants but never had any additional formal faith formation and have not yet received First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation.
RCIA is a process that explores what it means to be Catholic and how to live as a Catholic. Via prayer, instruction, discussion, reflection, and special rites celebrated within our parish community, adults learn what the Catholic church teaches and what its traditions are. The RCIA process begins on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, from 6:30 PM – 8 PM at the Sacred Hearts Parish Office (221 Columbus Street).
If you, or someone you know, are interested in RCIA, please contact Laura at laura.soldner@sacred-hearts.org.
Who is RCIA for?
The Ceremonies
During the RCIA process, those preparing to enter the Church are recognized and blessed in several ceremonies, both at the parish and in a large group with other RCIA participants from throughout the diocese. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults culminates with the reception of the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil. The Easter Vigil is the solemn celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection that takes place on Holy Saturday night (the eve of Easter Sunday); it is the most important liturgy of the year. The celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation is an integral part of this liturgy.
If you would like to learn more about the RCIA process at Sacred Heart, please complete the form below and we will contact you shortly. Thank you again for reaching out!