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

The Lawrence County parishes merged their initiation processes in 2012. Now, the inquirers and their sponsors from the Holy Spirit Parish meet together to explore the Gospel and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Weekly sessions are held at the Mary, Mother of Hope Site from 7:00pm-9:00pm on Thursday nights. If you know of someone who may be interested in learning more about becoming Catholic or has questions about RCIA, please contact Michele Lagnese, 724-730-4889, or mlagnese2@gmail.com or Fr. Brendan Dawson, 724-652-3422 x 2202, or bdawson@hsplc.org.