R.C.I.A. - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Contacts: Fr. Edward Inyanwachi
E-mail: fredward@stcsiena.org
Deacon Roy Twitty
E-mail: DcnRoy@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 650-344-6884

Contact for youth (8-17 yrs): Silvia Chiesa
E-mail: silvia@stcsiena.org
Phone: 650-348-8336

Two tracks are offered by our parish for people of various ages who wish to enter the Catholic Church or learn more about their Catholic faith. One track is for adults, the other track is for youth between 8 and 17 years of age. The process is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.).

R.C.I.A. is a faith discernment process of gatherings, discussions, social activities and rituals. People seeking to become Catholic Christians are educated, spiritually formed and initiated through the sacraments of baptism and/or confirmation and first Eucharist. If you are thinking of becoming a Catholic, this is the place for you!

The initiation rites also strive to rekindle the faith of the whole parish, to communicate and clarify our Catholic tradition, and to build our identity as a community united by faith in Jesus Christ.

The program needs leader-companions to accompany participants on their journey toward full communion with the Church. In our year-round initiation process, we are always seeking warm and welcoming Vatican II Catholics alive in their faith to join our team of parishioners. We are called to offer prayer leadership, hospitality, prayer support, sponsorship, and much more. In short, we need you, if you are a confirmed and active Catholic Christian.

The program for young people between 8 and 17 years of age, is tailored to young people who want to be baptized in the Catholic Church or who were baptized in another Christian tradition, but wish to become Catholic.

In short, we have formation, educational and social development programs geared to different ages and needs. Whether for adults or children, our initiation programs welcome your presence and support! Contact us for further information.