An Overview of the RCIA | Archdiocese of Boston (bostoncatholic.org)

Parishes welcome new members into the Catholic Church through a process of education, faith sharing, and rituals known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).

This process includes several stages marked by prayer, study, and discussion. Included in the process are several Rites, which take place within the context of the Mass. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) describes the RCIA as a process in which participants "undergo . . . conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments . . . The RCIA process follows the ancient practice of the Church and was restored by the Second Vatican Council as the normal way adults prepare for baptism." 

The RCIA process can be adapted to meet the specific needs of children and youth. If you would like to speak to someone as to whether RCIA is right for you, please download and complete (but do not mail) the RCIA form, and then speak to one of our priests. You may also request contact via email by clicking here.

Interested in RCIA?

If you are interested in the Catholic faith or have a friend or relative who may be interested, or were baptized Catholic but have not yet received the Eucharist and/or Confirmation, please call Fr. Charles at (617) 364-9501.