How do I Learn More?
Call RCIA Coordinator Fr.
Anthony Suso at the Parish Office
440-238-5555 ext. 105 or email
[email protected] if you have
questions about the process. Call
for a meeting designed to learn
more about the process and to
answer some of your questions.
Who Belongs in the RCIA?
The process of Christian initiation
is for adults who…
• Are un-baptized and want to
become Catholic Christians
through the sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation and Eucharist.
• Are baptized Christians (in
another faith tradition or Catholic)
who want full sacramental
membership in the Roman Catholic Church through
Confirmation and Eucharist.
• Attend Catholic Church because
of a loved one or spouse and are
not sure if the Catholic Church is
right for them— but are willing to
ask questions.
Join RCIA!
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Rite of
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
12700 Pearl Road, Strongsville Ohio 44136 440-238-5555 ext. 105, [email protected]
Contact Father Anthony Suso
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Common RCIA Terms: Catechumenate: the process of
formation leading to entrance into the
Catholic Church
Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism,
Confirmation, and Eucharist
Catechumen: an un-baptized person
who seeks entrance into the Church
Candidate: a person baptized in
another Christian tradition who seeks
full initiation in the Catholic Church.
How long is the Process? How does it work?
WHAT IS IT?
The RCIA is the process by which
men and women become members
of the Catholic Church. Because
the process is ongoing, people
begin whenever the Spirit moves
them to inquire.
The RCIA takes place within the
context of the parish community,
and after a suitable period of
formation, culminates in the
Sacraments of initiation. Formation includes:
Study of Sacred Scripture; form an
understanding of Church Teaching;
develop a personal Prayer Life;
participate in communal
celebration of the Mass, being sent
by Jesus to live and witness the
Gospel in the World!
At St. Joseph we are pleased to be using the Symbolon Video Series and Formation Program!
Fresh. Bold. Relevant. Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained features 20 video and
discussion sessions that brings together some of the most trusted Catholic teachers in the world to guide you through the breadth and richness of the Catholic faith.
RCIA at St. Joseph begins in September and
runs through the following Easter, but is
open for candidates year round.
We meet weekly on Thursday evenings from
7pm-8:30pm at St. Joseph in the Holy Family
Center 1. During the process of Christian
Initiation, men and women at all stages of the
faith journey come together in a non-
pressured atmosphere to learn more about the
Catholic Church.
During the sessions we always begin with
prayer followed by a brief video on the
discussion topic. After the video we gather
to discuss the topic and answer reflection
questions. We end with faith sharing and
prayer. The RCIA provides a forum for
shared spiritual growth, and a means to
explore the Catholic Christian tradition
through scripture, sacraments, teaching, and
social outreach, in the midst of our faith
community working with a team of sponsors.