Becoming Catholic at Holy Cross
Discovering Christ | Discovering Catholicism
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
1. Discovering Christ
The process of becoming Catholic begins with the 4 sessions (plus one retreat) of Discovering Christ, which will take place on Tuesdays from October 6th - October 27th at 6:30PM in Kolbe Hall. A Discovering Christ session is composed of a shared meal, some communal prayer, a presentation and small group table discussion. There will also be a Retreat on Sunday October 25th, 11 AM - 3 PM. This year we will be looking at the last words that Jesus speaks in the four Gospels.
Matthew: I am with you always, until the end of the age.
Mark: Go into the whole world
Luke: Stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high
John: What concern is it of yours? You follow me.
Discovering Catholicism: Sundays, October - May
(Schedule below)
Becoming Catholic at Holy cross
2026 - 2027
Discovering Christ: Tuesdays from October 6th - 27th
2. Discovering Catholicism
The next step in the process is participating in Discovering Catholicism, a seminar-style class with small group discussion. Discovering Catholicism takes place on Sundays from October to May at 6:30PM in the Parish Library at Holy Cross. This class is a deeper dive into the truths and teachings of the Catholic faith and a place to learn what Jesus taught, how the Church embodies His teaching and how we are called to live as a result. For those planning to or praying about joining the Catholic Church, these are sessions are required for your Sacramental preparation.
Becoming Catholic
as an Adult at Holy Cross.
Becoming Catholic at Holy Cross begins with taking part in Discovering Christ, a 4-part series (plus one retreat) which includes fundamental teachings about Jesus, the Gospel and the Church. Following Discovering Christ we’ll jump into Discovering Catholicism, a deeper dive into the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church which includes seminar-style teaching and small group discussion. For those who discern to join the Catholic Church and receive the Sacraments of Initiation, the process culminates in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Each person involved in this process will be accompanied by a sponsor, who walks with them in their own personal journey of faith.
See the graphic for more details, and email Grant (grant@ourholycross.org) with any questions. To register, click the button below.
The Easter Vigil
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults culminates in Catechumens and Candidates receiving the Sacraments of Initiation and being received into the Church at the Easter Vigil.