Franciscan Renewal Center

Journey of Faith

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is not a program, but a sacramental formation process that prepares individuals and communities for living the Christian life. Conversion is at the heart of that way of life. The RCIA facilitates the conversion process.

The RCIA process recognizes that God is present and active throughout one's life. It helps people awaken and respond to the stirrings of God to a renewed life, a turning to a more authentic embrace of life. The process is named conversion.

The RCIA is a restoration of the ancient practice of initiation into the Church. It is a process of discerning and ritualizing stages of conversion, leading to full initiation through the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist. It empowers men and women for lives of service, charity and justice as witnesses to the reign of God.

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Who should participate?

Journey in Faith is open to:

• Those who have not been baptized (catechumens)
• Christians baptized in other denominations that seek communion and confirmation in the Catholic Church (candidates)
• Those who have been baptized in the Catholic Church but who have not received religious instruction nor completed their initiation through the reception of the sacraments of Eucharist and confirmation

It is not necessary to decide that you want to "become a Catholic" before participating in Journey in Faith. The initial period will help you discern this question (as will the entire process).

Anyone interested in Journey in Faith should contact Kathleen Garast at (480) 483-3803 / email or George Joumas at (602) 392-2012 / email at any time of the year.