The Sacraments of Christian Initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist—lay the foundations of every Christian life. The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life. By means of these sacraments of Christian initiation, they thus receive in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life and advance toward the perfection of charity.  —1212 Catechism of the Catholic Church

Adults receive baptism in the Catholic Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).  The RCIA is a process, a journey of faith. It is about people, people on the move, people being remade in the image of Christ and reborn in the Spirit, people on a journey toward faith. Through this gradual, and comprehensive process individuals are trained in the Christian way of life, come to know Jesus Christ through the Catholic community and learn to live as Jesus’ disciples, continuing the mission of Jesus Christ in the world today. 

After completeing the RCIA process, adults receive the three Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil liturgy.

Please contact the Faith Formation office at (408) 779-9604 for more information. 

We invite you to COME AND SEE!

2018-19 RCIA Sessions begin on September 20th.

1st and 3rd Thursdays
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Milani Center