What is RCIA? It is a process whereby those interested in learning about the Catholic faith come together on a weekly basis to learn about the scriptures and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, and at the same time, to discover where God is present in their lives.

The process is designed for those adults who are unbaptized, baptized in another tradition or baptized Catholic with no further religious training.

There are 4 phases to the process:

The Period of Inquiry

               - a time for asking questions about the Catholic faith

               - building community within the group

               - learning about prayer

The Catechumenate (study) Period

               - reading and discussing the Sunday Gospel

               - discuss topics such as morality, the Bible and sacraments

The Period of Purification and Enlightenment

               - repentance

               - prayer, fasting and almsgiving

               - preparation for receiving the sacraments of initiation

The Period of Mystagosia

                - living a sacramental life

                - living out the gospel way of lie

                - becoming more involved in the parish

Interested in finding out more?  

Call Msgr. Gardin at (314) 991-5700, ext. 317, or Sister Diane at

(314) 991-5700, ext. 303.