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Red Cross

Rite of Christian

Initiation of Adults

(RCIA)

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process primarily for adults seeking Full Communion into the Roman Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist (Holy Communion). People seven (7) years or older are adults in the Church because they are of the age of reasoning and must be catechized or evangelized. This Ministry of Family Catechesis requires their parents to accompany these young people. The Process is also open to the Baptized who have not yet received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Persons baptized in other religions also participate in this process in order to make a Profession of Faith and enter into Full Communion with the Catholic Church.  

Prerequisites

Enrolling

  1. Fill out the Registration Form that is found on this page

  2. Interview with RCIA Coordinator

  3. For Baptism, a Birth Certificate or an Acceptable I.D

  4. Baptism Certificate for those preparing for Confirmation and /or Eucharist

  5. Parental Permission & Participation for those under 16 years old.

  6. Interview with the Pastor if you are planning on getting married immediately after the RCIA process.
  7. Registration is ongoing; Sacraments are received accordingly.

  8. Donation of $75.00

 

Attendance and Participation

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English Session

Sessions will be on Sunday Mornings (as scheduled) 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

 

Spanish Session

Sessions will be on Sunday Mornings (as scheduled) 12:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

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Sponsors

All candidates will need a Sponsor (Sponsor requirements will be posted at a later date).

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A Roman Catholic Parish of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles

© St. Joseph Church 2020

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11901 Acacia Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Phone: (310) 679 - 1139

Fax: (310) 679-3034

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Parish Center Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

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