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usccb.org
https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/who-we…
Christian Initiation of Adults | USCCB
Prior to beginning the process of becoming a Christian, an individual comes to some knowledge of Jesus Christ, considers his or her relationship with Jesus Christ and is usually attracted in some way to the Catholic Church. This period is known as the Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate.
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wikipedia.org
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Order of Christian Initiation of Adults - Wikipedia
In the United States, the name was changed from Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) to the OCIA in 2021 to reflect greater fidelity to the original Latin, although this change has yet to be officially approved by the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
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stjosephva.org
https://www.stjosephva.org/religious-education
Religious Education | St. Joseph | Alexandria, VA
St. Joseph offers the Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for all adults 17+ yrs old. Contact our RCIA Coordinator for more info. Who should be in RCIA? You should be in RCIA if you... Are Catholic and have yet to receive the sacraments of Eucharist, Confession, and Confirmation.
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beginningcatholic.com
https://beginningcatholic.com/catholic-rcia-stages
Starting in the Faith: Catholic RCIA Stages | beginningCatholic.com
Many adults entering the Catholic Church, or those just thinking about it, follow a process known as the RCIA —the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The RCIA process has several distinct stages.
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gracefulcatholic.com
https://gracefulcatholic.com/what-is-rcia/
Everything you Need to Know About RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of ...
RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, is one way to become a confirmed Catholic. Read about how RCIA works and my experience!
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mycatholic.life
https://mycatholic.life/rcia/
Free RCIA Program from "My Catholic Life!" - 24 Lessons Online
Becoming Catholic through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) The My Catholic Life! Series is perfect for converts to Catholicism and can be used as a 24-week study of the entire Catholic faith.
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catechismclass.com
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Online RCIA Classes | Become Catholic Online - CatechismClass.com
Join the Catholic Church with parish-approved RCIA classes online. Complete your conversion or Sacraments with flexible self-paced lessons.
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catholiccompany.com
https://www.catholiccompany.com/blogs/magazine/rci…
RCIA - What to Know & Why It Should Inspire Us - The Catholic Company
The RCIA program helps interested parties discern, learn, and commit to life in Christ by embracing Catholicism. Through RCIA, non-baptized men and women enter the Church after a period of formation and discernment that happens in stages.
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aleteia.org
https://aleteia.org/2022/12/08/why-rcia-is-now-oci…
Why RCIA is now OCIA, and what that means for converts - Aleteia
The RCIA process is now called OCIA, reflecting a closer translation of the process by which adults are initiated into the Catholic faith.
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archsa.org
https://archsa.org/christian-initiation-of-adults/
Christian Initiation of Adults – OCIA - RCIA - RCIA | Archdiocese of ...
We are eager to help you and your family walk in the process of Christian Initiation. Sometimes this process is called the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults or OCIA (formerly known as RCIA). This is in reference to the stages and rites of the process.