Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
The RCIA Process

--by Vickie Shepherd

• A Brief Overview of the RCIA Process (an interactive presentation)
  
  
• How Do I Become A Catholic?
  
  
• How Do I Choose MY Sponsor?
  • When will your sponsor first meet with you and start coming to the weekly meetings?
    
    
  • What requirements and qualities should I look for in a sponsor or godparent?
    
    
  • Can I choose a sponsor or godparent who lives far away?
    
    

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After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and
behold, the heavens were opened (for him), and he
saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove (and) coming
upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying,
"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
(Matthew 3:16-17)