Adult Sacramental Preparation

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program is for adults who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith or desire to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. Meetings are held in person at the church. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Roseanne at 661-323-3108 ext 1 or roseanne@olphbakersfield.org.

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RCIA (Christian Initiation Process)
The RCIA program is for those who have never been baptized in any faith; those who were baptized in the Catholic tradition and need to receive their First Communion and Confirmation; and those have been baptized in another tradition and would now like to come into full communion with the Catholic Church. 
 
This process begins with an introduction to the values of our faith and an opportunity for new members to ask questions and be introduced to the Gospel. Then, an extended period of time is dedicated to an in-depth focus on the teachings and truths of the Catholic doctrine. As the members come closer to the reception of their sacraments, time is taken for them to spiritually prepare to receive the sacraments. Lastly, members are invited to be fully initiated through the reception of the sacraments, which is followed by a post-sacramental period in which they meditate on the Gospel and begin to discern their place and work as they are now part of the Church.

This process takes anywhere from 9 months up to 2 years depending on various circumstances. RCIA accepts members year-round.

In order to register, you must complete the registration form and submit a copy of your birth certificate (if non-baptized) or baptismal certificate.
 
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Adult Confirmation Classes
The Adult Confirmation process is for those who were baptized Catholic as a child and received their First Holy Communion and now desire to complete their initiation and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. This course is an in-depth study of the four pillars of Catholic teaching: doctrine, the Sacraments, morality, and prayer. In addition, these classes focus on the nature of the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, as well as developing a deeper relationship with Christ and the Church, the Gospel, professing the faith, and personal prayer.

In order to register, you must complete the registration form and submit a copy of baptismal certificate and First Communion certificate.

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