General Information

In 1988, the Catholic Bishops of the United States directed that adults becoming Catholic do so with the process set forth in the RCIA.  The RCIA stresses the connections between the three sacraments of Christian initiation, baptism, confirmation, and eucharist.  During the Easter Vigil, the elect are welcomed into the Church and receive these sacraments.In baptism, a person becomes a Christian and receives grace and life from the Holy Spirit.  Through the water of baptism, candidates share in death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In the sacrament of confirmation, the newly baptized (or neophytes) are anointed by the celebrant with the holy oil (chrism).  Confirmation is a sacrament that celebrates God's special gifts and strengths in those who have been baptized.  The fullness of the Holy Spirit is received.

During the liturgy of the eucharist, the neophyte receives the Body and Blood of Christ.  They share the gift of the Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation, which will deepen their initiation throughout their lives.

RCIA Inquiry:
Now meets at 2 separate times:

Tuesdays, 6:30PM
Upstairs in Parish Center, and

Saturdays, 10:00AM

Saturday group is made up of college students.

Family Faith First:
First Sunday each month at 4:15PM followed by 5:30PM Mass.

RCIA Coordinator:
Stefanie Vance,
818-949-4329

Other RCIA Pages:

RCIA at St. Bede
General Info on RCIA
RCIA Process
RCIA Sponsors