Sacrament of RICA
Sacrament of RICA
Adult Catechumens are formed in the ways and practices of the church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
RCIA involves only those who have never been baptized. However, for pastoral reasons, we at Our Lady of Perpetual Help combine the formation of catechumens (the un-baptized) with candidates (those who have been baptized) in a church or community other that Catholic) who wish to enter full communion with the Catholic Church. Those who are to be baptized are referred to as Catechumens. Those who are already baptized Christians but wish to enter full communion with the Catholic Church are referred to as candidates.
Requirements to register for Rite of Initiation of
Adults/Children
1. Our parish requires you to be a registered member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish or have written permission from the parish where you live. If you are not registered you are welcome to become part of our OLPH family.
2. Make an appointment with the RCIA coordinator before the first class
3. Must bring birth certificate
4. Must be 7 years of age and older
5. Children must be able to read and write legibly all material given to him/her, to understand their formation material.
6. Must register in the language they understand best
7. Parents/adults must sign covenant
8. Must attend sessions in order to register in Faith Formation activities. Sessions are every Tuesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
9. Registration fee of $50 per person must be paid at the time of registration.
10. Obtain a registration form at Our Lady Perpetual Help Parish. Fill out the form and bring it to the parish office.
NOTE: This does not guarantee placement in the program.
Fee Schedule*
Formation classes for children and parents are free for members who have contributed at least $500.00 to the parish in the previous year.
OTHERWISE: $50.00 per child.
*No one is ever denied the chance to receive sacrament because of lack of funds.
Special needs are considered based on the needs of the child and/or parent.
