The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (popularly known as "RCIA") is the process designed by the Church for adults to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion. The goals are centered in the Eucharist and Sacred Scripture. The sacraments are received at the Easter Vigil Mass.

It is open to adults who:

• Have never been baptized; they would be preparing for all three sacraments.
• Were baptized in a non-Catholic Christian denomination who are interested in becoming Catholic; they would be preparing for Confirmation and First Communion.
• Were baptized Catholic but never received Confirmation and/or Communion; they would be preparing for the sacraments they have not yet received.