If you are 18 years or older and have not received one or any of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation), we invite you to consider enrolling in RCIA. This process perpares you, through the work of God's grace, to receive the Sacraments of Initiation and come into full communion with the Catholic Church. 

Before Jesus left this world to return to Heaven, he established the Church as a way to continue to be with his people. "Behold, I am with you always, even until the end of the age." (Matthew 28:20). RCIA gives you a chance to ask questions about things like: What is the purpose of life? How can I learn to pray? What steps do I need to take to become Catholic? Why does the Church teach certain things? 

We meet once a week from September through May to learn about Jesus and how to be His disciples. Adults who complete the RCIA process receive Sacraments at the Easter Vigil at St. Anthony de Padua Church on the evening of Holy Saturday. Download a detailed RCIA Proccess Map. 

• Get an official copy of your baptismal certificate if you have been baptized.

• If you have received First Holy Communion, please provide a certificate if possible.

• If you have received Confirmation, please provide a certificate of Confirmation if possible.

• Print and complete the RCIA Inquirer Information Sheet from the Diocese. Please return your completed form to the Parish Office.

• Please contact Alycia Valentiny, Director of Religious Education. Alycia will work with you to determine where you are in the process of of sacramental formation. 

Alycia Valentiny
Director of Religious Education
574-282-2308
avalentiny@stasb.org