Joining the Catholic Faith today follows the process of the early church.  In ancient times, small communities were formed to facilitate learning Christ's message.  In 1966 a decree from the Second Vatican Council called for the adult rite of initiation - baptism, Eucharist and confirmation - to be revised and restored.  In 1972, the church issued the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), which stresses the connection between each of the three sacraments of Christian Initiation.  In 1988, the American Bishops mandated the implementation of the RCIA in all parishes in the United States.  The same process is also used for children who are age 7 and older.

At Cathedral, a team of dedicated men, women, and clergy lead the RCIA process.  If you, or someone you know, who would be interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please call the Parish Office at 522-3342.