The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process within the Catholic Church that calls adults (and children of catechetical age) to a conversion of mind and heart and that prepares them for a full and active life in the Church as disciples of Jesus. 

Classes are each Monday from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

All children over the age of 7 who will be baptized must be enrolled in the Religious Education Program. Please contact the Religious Education Office at (562) 921-5179 for further information.

• Attend Sunday Mass weekly and attend all Holy Days of Obligation
• Adults receiving Baptism will also be required to attend special rites (masses) – Dates/times TBD
• Ash Wednesday Service or Mass
• Holy Thursday Mass

• Adults: There is a $40.00 requested donation to cover the books and supplies. All adults will receive a bible, catechism, and other program-related materials. Please contact the Parish Office for payment options during the COVID-19 restrictions.
• Children: Please contact the Religious Education Office at (562) 921-5179 for information.

• Adults being baptized: Many ask, “how long will it take?” The answer is typically one year, but the decision is based on the spiritual readiness of that person.
• Children between 7-years and 21-years: 2-program years
• Adults only receiving First Holy Communion and Confirmation: 1-program year.

• Adults and children being baptized: Adults and children (between 7-18) will receive baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil of the following calendar year.
• Adults receiving First Holy Communion and Confirmation only: The sacraments will occur at the parish Confirmation (date is determined by the Bishop)