RCIA

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS:                                                       
Adult Baptism: For adults today, the Church, after the Second Vatican Council, has restored the order of the Catechumenate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).  It outlines the steps for the formation of catechumens, bringing their conversion to the faith to a greater maturity. It helps them respond more deeply to God's gracious initiative in their lives and prepares them for union with the Church community.  This process is meant to form them into the fullness of the Christian life and to become disciples of Jesus, their teacher. 

~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults | en español

Anyone interested in becoming Catholic (inquirers) and their sponsors (practicing Catholics that accompany inquirers on the journey) from the Holy Spirit Parish meet together to explore the Gospel and the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Weekly sessions are held in the lower level Marian Room at the St. Mary Site (use the ramp on 124 North Beaver Street, New Castle) from 7:00pm-8:30pm on Thursday nights from September until after Easter.

If you know of someone who may be interested in learning more about becoming Catholic or has questions about RCIA, please contact Fr. Brendan Dawson, 724-652-3422 x 2202, or bdawson@hsplc.org.