Becoming Catholic | RCIA

“At every time and in every place, God draws close to man.”
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1

Becoming Catholic Intake Form

What is RCIA?

Becoming Catholic is a process of prayer, reflection, and learning to better understand God’s will in our lives.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults are welcomed into the Catholic
Church. This process is modeled after the same process that Christians used during early centuries of
Christianity.
You will have the opportunity to come to better know Jesus Christ and his Church. What does the Catholic
Church believe? How can we have a relationship with God? How does the Catholic Church worship God? We
will explore these questions (and much more) throughout RCIA. The RCIA journey is divided into four periods
(Evangelization/Precatechumenate, Catechumenate, Purification & Enlightenment, and Mystagogy) that
respect the individual’s journey of faith. Each person moves at a unique pace. There will be opportunities
throughout the periods of RCIA for people to discern, with the help of the RCIA leadership team, if they want
and are ready to move forward. Full initiation into the Catholic Church takes place at Easter with the
Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist (also known as Holy Communion)

Frequently Asked Questions?

Who is invited to join RCIA?

In short, any adult seeking to learn more! No matter where you are on your faith journey, we invite you to
learn more here at Most Precious Blood. More specifically, of you fall under one (or more) of these groups, we
invite you to participate:
● People who have never been baptized.
● Christians baptized in a different Christian denomination.
● Baptized Catholics who are seeking to receive Confirmation and/or Holy Communion.
● Those looking to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith and know Christ and His Church better.

You do not need to be sure about becoming Catholic to join RCIA! We are happy to walk with you as you
search. We also invite you to bring along friends who may be interested. Or, if someone has brought you back
to the Catholic faith, invite them to attend RCIA with you!

When?

Please check back in August when our 2024 schedule will be available.

Where?

Sessions will be at Most Precious Blood in the RCIA room (when walking into the Church, immediately to the right).

Cost?

There is no cost.

What can I expect? What is expected of me?

At the weekly meetings there will be time for prayer, learning, and discussion/sharing. Throughout the RCIA
process, there will be two retreats and other faith and service events that will serve as moments to focus more
deeply on being a disciple of Christ. While each has his/her own journey, the RCIA process and entire Catholic
life intrinsically involves community. You will have the opportunity to walk alongside others who are supporting
you, praying for you, and learning with you.
Each member of RCIA is encouraged to spend some time each week in prayer and reflection. There is no
homework but recommended readings and videos will be given every week for deeper reflection. If you are
seriously considering becoming Catholic or receiving the Sacrament(s) of Confirmation and/or Holy
Communion, attendance is expected at weekly sessions and Sunday Mass. Your experience will be a direct
result of how much you invest your heart and time into it. Ask questions, share observations, and get ready for
a wonderful journey!

Additional Information:

While not required, you’re also invited to dinner before the Wednesday RCIA sessions from 6:00–7:00 PM in
the parish hall (to the left of the main church entrance). Most Precious Blood offers these dinners for everyone
in the parish community. We ask for a $4 donation so that we can continue to make these community dinners
available every week.

For families: Most Precious Blood also has a youth ministry program for high-school students on Wednesday
nights at 6:30 PM! See the website for more details.

A Safe Place to Ask Questions

Please reach out to us with any questions! RCIA@mpbdenver.org

If you’re up for it, let us buy you coffee! Shoot us an email.

Learn More:

We can always learn more about Jesus and the Catholic faith. Here is a good starting point:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Y6_W_sEH8