RCIA Adapted for Children

What is the RCIA for children?
It is a spiritual process toward the Christian Initiation of children not baptized as infants in the catholic faith. Children of catechetical age will be brought to the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist through the development, promotion, and implementation of the initiation process presented in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. This liturgical rite of the church is the official norm to be followed in the initiation of adults and children who have reached catechetical age.

Who is Eligible to participate in the RCIA for children?
It is open to un-baptized children or children baptized in another faith who have attained the use of reason and are of catechetical age, 7 years and older.

What is the process like?
Children, like adults, take a journey of faith inspired by their spiritual progress. Various rites mark their growth in their faith and culminate with the celebrations of baptism, confirmation, and the  Eucharist at the Easter Vigil.

St. Ignatius Martyr offers preparation for children starting in September. Children participate in a minimal two year Sacramental preparation program and they meet together every Sunday morning from 11:15 am to 12:45 pm to learn what it means to be a Catholic Christian, so that they are freely and intelligently able to make the decision of how they want to live their lives for God. 

What are the requirements?
 

1. Unbaptized children; or baptized in another Christian tradition and now wants to be a Catholic. 
2. Student must be at least 7 years old at the time he/she begins the program.
3. Students will attend class every week with a maximum of three (3) unjustified absences for the year. 
4. Copy of birth certificate must be submitted when registering.
5. Registration is required.

                     FIRST DAY OF RCIA CLASSES is Sunday September 11, 2022 at 11:15 a.m.
Cost: $60.00 per Child/$140.00 for familes registering three or more.
Registration is now closed for the 2022-23 school year.