The Initial Enquiry Form, the RCIA Diary and the Journey in Faith (JIF) Leaflet is available to download, please see below attachments.

Becoming a Catholic Christian.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process through which interested adults and older children are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic faith and way of life.

The process is a four stage approach;

1. The Inquiry period: (Pre-Catechumenate)
   This begins when a person expresses interest in the Catholic Faith.
2. The Learning period: (Catechumenate)
   Candidates participate in sessions which explore the teachings of the Church and develop close relationship with the Catholic Christian Community.
3. Becoming a Catholic: (The Elect)
   Through reflection, prayer and some rites, the faith of the elect is strengthened and affirmed, leading to the reception of the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil.
4. Deepening the Faith: (Mystagogy)
   The new Catholics continue to meet for a period to deepen their faith and relationships.