Adult Formation

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Adult Confirmation
Baptism Preparation Classes for Parents
Adult Seminars, Classes and Formation Opportunities
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which new members  are welcomed into the Catholic Church. “The RCIA is designed for (those) who, after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts.”

RCIA is a year-round process at Saint Francis Borgia open to all unbaptized persons ages eight and over. It is also the appropriate path to full communion with the Catholic Church for those who have already been baptized in another Christian community.

Finally, it may be suitable for some adults who have been baptized in the Catholic Church but have not received the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation.

For more information on RCIA, contact the Director of Adult/Family Ministry at 262-377-1070, ext. 241, or send an e-mail.

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Adult Confirmation
Adult Confirmation preparation is offered to baptized, practicing Catholics who have made First Penance and First Eucharist but were never confirmed. Individuals are given the opportunity to review the fundamentals of the Faith, the meaning of Church, the commandments of God and the sacraments as means of Grace. The Church states “By a signing of the Spirit, confirmation enriches the baptized with the Holy Spirit, binding them more perfectly to the Church, and strengthening them in their witness to Christ by word and deed and in their work to bring to its fullness the Body of Christ.”

Convenient individual and small group Confirmation preparation sessions are offered year-round at the parish. These sessions are customized to the individual candidate. The goal of the sessions is to assure that the candidate is active and formed in the faith, thereby satisfying the Church’s prerequisites for reception of the sacrament.

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Baptism Preparation Classes for Parents
Monthly classes are held for all parents requesting baptism of their children. This class is usually held in the Parish Center at 7:00 p.m. on the last Monday of the month except December when there is no class. (Check the calendar to verify the date.) Discussion focuses on the meaning and history of Christian baptism in the Catholic tradition, as well as canonical, diocesan and parish requirements. Parents who have not attended a baptism preparation at St. Francis Borgia within the two preceding years must attend this class prior to their baby’s Baptism.

For more information on Baptism, see Baptism in the Prayer and Worship section of this website.

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Adult Seminars, Classes and Formation Opportunities
Adult education and formation classes are scheduled throughout the year. These classes include Scripture study as well as enrichment programs on family and personal growth topics. These sessions are announced through the parish bulletin, newsletter and website.

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More Information
For more information on any aspect of adult formation, contact the Director of Adult/Family Ministry at 262-377-1070, ext. 241, or send an e-mail.