Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)

The Catholic Church Welcomes You

Whether you are seeking Baptism into the Catholic Church, or are from another Christian tradition, we have a pathway to help you respond more deeply to the movement of God in your life and prepare you to take your place in the Catholic community. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is designed to form disciples of Jesus into the fullness of Christian life (https://www.rockforddiocese.org/divineworship/rcia/).

Maybe you're already Catholic and need a refresher course to learn more about your faith.  All are welcome!

Click here to register online for RCIA at St. Thomas Aquinas - Freeport.
Click here to download a hard copy of the registration form to complete at drop off at the church office.

RCIA is designed for adults in any of the following situations:

• Unbaptized adults seeking Baptism, Confirmation, & the Eucharist in the Catholic Church.
• Adult Christians Baptized in another denomination seeking full communion with the Catholic Church.
• Returning adult Catholics who wish to be reconciled to the Church and updated on church teachings.
• Practicing Catholics who wish to be Confirmed and/or to know more about their faith by reviewing the Sacred Scripture, Church history & Church teachings more in-depth.