Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) describes a process in which people are guided and cared for as they awaken in faith and are gradually initiated into the Roman Catholic community.
The RCIA process is a series of carefully planned stages, marked by liturgical rites in the presence of the whole community, in which new Catholics embark on and join us in a continuing and deepening conversion into faith and discipleship. The RCIA takes the distinctive history and spiritual needs of each person into account.
If you are interested in becoming Roman Catholic, please contact the Office of Mission and Ministry (Hemmingson 104, missionandministry@gonzaga.edu) for more information. Preparation usually begins in the early fall (September) and is offered through St. Al's parish.
Confirmation
If you have been baptized into any Christian tradition and would like to be confirmed in the Catholic faith, please contact the Office of Mission and Ministry (Hemmingson 104, missionandministry@gonzaga.edu) for more information. Preparation usually begins in the early fall (September) and is offered through St. Al's parish.
The Confirmation process includes individual and group meetings culminating in the rite of Confirmation.