Join the RCIA team

The RCIA program, for those who wish to become Catholic, is supported by the parish community in many ways. If you feel called to journey with an RCIA participant as a Sponsor, to facilitate a small discussion group, or provide hospitality, please do not hesitate to complete the form below. You will be contacted to discuss your interest.

JOIN US FOR AN OPEN HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 AT 7PM IN THE CATHOLIC CENTER, TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BEING AN RCIA SPONSOR OR TEAM MEMBER.

Team Member Qualifications:
· Registered/Active Member of a Parish
· Completion of all three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)
· Catholic in good standing with the Church (able to receive Sacraments)

For more information, contact Sarah Rose Bort, Director of Faith Formation.

Become a Sponsor | Everyone going through the RCIA process needs a sponsor. The role of the sponsor, however, is not to answer all the questions about the Catholic Church (we have our catechetical sessions for this). Rather, the sponsor acts as a mentor in faith and will stand next those in RCIA during the rites that take place throughout the RCIA process. As a sponsor, you will participate in the three rites, accompany your canidate to as many classes as possible, and join in the RCIA retreat. You must also be a Catholic in good standing (meaning a Catholic who follows the Church's teachings and has a habit of attending Sunday mass, has a life of prayer, and aims to prioritize God and faith in your life).

Become a Part Time Team Member | The RCIA process is segmented into three stages, each bringing those on the journey closer to union with the Church.

• The first stage is called Inquiry. During this stage, we simply learn more about the Catholic Faith as the inquirers discern whether they want to proceed in the process of RCIA. Those in Inquiry are presented with a general composite of the Faith and have an opportunity to discuss whatever questions they may have. 

• The second stage is called the Catechumenate.  Those in the catechumenate have made the decision to move forward with coming into the Church. Therefore, the classes are more systematic and cover everything from the Sacraments to the Moral life, including some  "hot topics".

• In the final two phases - Purification & Enlightenment and Mystagogia - we continue to dive deeper into the mysteries of Catholicism as the faith of the new members grows, both before and after they become full members of the Church.

As a part time RCIA Team member, you would join us for any one of these three periods of the RCIA process, ministering to each stage as you feel called.  Some might prefer to help catechize the catechumenate, where others might feel more called to help the newly inquiring in the Inquiry stage, while others might desire to help accompany new members deeper into the faith and parish life.  

Become a Full Time Team Member | If you would rather join us for the entire process and participate in the planning of the RCIA as a whole, we would always love to have you as a full time RCIA Team member for the year. This is a larger time commitment, but certainly one that is both worthwhile and deeply rewarding!

Hospitality | Everyone enjoys some snacks! As part of the hospitality crew, you would provide snacks & drinks  to the RCIA meetings & retreat.