RCIA

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The RCIA is the way the Catholic Church welcomes new members.

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a formation process whereby
  inquirers are introduced to the Faith of Catholics. It is based on an introduction
  to the scriptures of the Old Testament as well as the worship and rites of the
  Catholic Church. It is not a "class in Catholicism" but rather an opportunity
  to experience first hand how Catholics believe and worship. Inasmuch as it is
  meant for individuals who have questions and interest in Catholic belief, there
  is an opportunity to speak to ordinary Catholics and hear the stories of their
  faith journey. Moreover, inasmuch as the RCIA is an inquiry experience, there
  is no obligation on the part of anyone to "join the church". A person's faith
  is a gradual process, which grows slowly by thoughtful reflection and the guidance
  of God's Spirit.

You will have the opportunity to listen to the faith stories of other inquirers
  with help of a facilitator who will guide the group.

Some of initial questions you would expect to discuss would be:

What does it mean to be called a Catholic? What are the Basics Beliefs of Catholics? In what way is the Catholic Church the same and different from other churches? Who is Jesus Christ? Why would I want to Share the Faith of Catholics?

If you are interested in joining an RCIA group, or if you
  want more information,
call St. Francis Xavier Church at 835-4556.

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Update: 2004