Thinking of joining the Roman Catholic Church? RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the process by which an adult person enters into full communion with the Catholic Church. Candidates are gradually introduced into the beliefs and practices of the Church. Who should attend RCIA?

• Catechumens (unbaptized persons) and baptized Christians who wish to become Catholic, and/or are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith.
• Baptized Catholics who have not received other Sacraments (Communion, Reconciliation, Confirmation), and/or have been away from the Catholic Church for an extended period of time.
• Any non-Catholic who wishes to learn more about the Catholic Faith.

Classes meet September through Easter. If interested in becoming Catholic, please call the office 601-924-6344 or email at holysavior@att.net Schedule for 2024-2025: Class meets at 6:15 p.m. in the RE building. Inquiry Stage Sept. 10 – Welcome to RCIA, process and rites Sept. 24 – Catholic prayers and practices, the Lord’s prayer, the Creed Oct. 8 – The Bible and Divine Revelation Oct. 22 – Mary & the Saints Nov. 5 – A walk through the Mass Nov. 19 –  Places in the Catholic Church Dec 3 – The early Church and Church history Catechumenate and Enlightenment Stages Jan 7 – Sacrament of Baptism Jan. 21 – Sacraments of Confirmation Feb 4 – Sacrament of Eucharist Feb 18 – Sacrament of Reconciliation March 4 – Season of Lent March 18 – Sacrament of Annointing April 1 – Sacraments of Marriage and Vocations April 8 – Holy Week Overview Mystagogy April 29 – Conversion, Your spiritual gifts, Living the virtues