Holy Cross Parish

Our Catholic Community - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process designed for adults who consciously and freely wish to seek the living God through the Church. The candidate’s journey of faith with the community leads to the celebration of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. This is done through regular reflection on the Word of God along with catechesis accommodated to our liturgical year from the Fall to Pentecost, once a week.

There are various steps in someone's journey to become a full member of our community and different teams are needed for each step. This ministry is extremely rewarding for those who participate. No prior experience or theological background is required, simply a faith in God. Training is provided and the time commitment may be 2 to 3 hours every two weeks or so.

If you know of someone who is considering this journey, please encourage them to contact the parish office, so they can be put in touch with a member of the team.