The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process for bringing into the Catholic Church both those who have never been baptized and those who were baptized in a non-Catholic church. RCIA is also the best way for adult Catholics who have never been confirmed to prepare for the final Sacrament of Initiation.
Every September, a new RCIA class begins at St. Leo the Great and we invite any adult who would like to join the Catholic Church, be confirmed, or who is simply interested in learning about the teachings and customs of Catholic Christianity to come and join us. While classroom work is part of the process, RCIA is more than a class; it is a gradual introduction to the customs, beliefs, practices, and devotions of Catholicism. There is no obligation, only an opportunity to learn!
RCIA meets on Tuesdays from 7:30pm – 9:00pm in the Guadalupe Room beginning on September 18.
Calendar: RCIA Calendar 2018-2019
For additional information regarding RCIA, please contact Carolyn Smith: carolynsmith.stleos@gmail.com or 703-273-5369.