Becoming Catholic at Holy Cross
Discovering Christ | Discovering Catholicism
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
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.
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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 September 27th - October 21st (Retreat Sunday October 19th, 11 AM - 3 PM) at 6:00PM in Kolbe Hall. A Discovering Christ session is composed of a shared meal, some communal prayer, a presentation and small group table discussion. This year we will be looking at the first words that Jesus speaks in the four Gospels.
Matthew: Let it be like this for now
Mark: The time has come; the Kingdom of God is at hand
Luke: Why were you looking for Me?
John: What are you looking for?
Discovering Catholicism: November - May
Becoming Catholic at Holy cross
2025 - 2026
Discovering Christ: September 27 - October 21
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 Tuesdays from November to May at 7:00PM in the basement hall of St. Clement Church. 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.
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.