St. Didacus English RCIA Program Information
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the English RCIA program at St. Didacus! We’re so glad you’ve found us, and we look forward to walking with you on this sacred journey of faith.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the formal process through which adults are fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Through prayer, catechesis, community, and the celebration of the sacraments, RCIA prepares individuals to become disciples of Christ and full members of His Church.
Who is RCIA for?
RCIA is intended for adults who:
Have never been baptized, or
Have been baptized in another Christian tradition, or
Have been baptized Catholic but have not yet received First Holy Communion or Confirmation.
If you are already baptized, have received First Holy Communion, and are seeking only the Sacrament of Confirmation, you’ll want to explore our Adult Confirmation Program, which is separate from RCIA.
St. Didacus offers both RCIA and Adult Confirmation programs in English and Spanish. For more information about the Spanish-language programs or the Adult Confirmation process, please contact the parish office.
R.C.I.A
(Johnny Romero)
2025–2026 English RCIA Schedule
The upcoming English RCIA program will begin in the Fall of 2025 and will continue through six weeks after Easter.
- Start Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
- End Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Weekly Classes: Thursdays from 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM
- Location: 8th Grade Classroom, St. Didacus School
* During the Scrutinies, an important part of your Lenten preparation, we will also attend Saturday 5:00 PM Mass together beginning February 21 through March 28, 2026.
The celebration of the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation will take place at the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, April 4, 2026 — a deeply beautiful and sacred liturgy held the night before Easter Sunday.
