The process of becoming Catholic is formally known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It is a gradual process of spiritual formation that includes prayer, sharing, and study and occurs in the context of the parish community.
You may have a family member or friend who is Catholic. You may be dating, engaged or married to a Catholic. You may be unbaptized or baptized in another Christian tradition. You may have been baptized a Catholic, but never received the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Throughout the year, many come forward seeking to learn about the Catholic faith.
The Children’s Faith Formation program exists to provide sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation as well as ongoing faith formation for children of St. Matthew’s parishioners ages 6-18 who have received these sacraments. In support of parents who are the first teachers of their children, the program strives to communicate the person and message of Jesus Christ in the context of the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.
Faith formation activities and programs at St. Matthew’s include lectures, a book club, small faith sharing groups, and mornings of recollection during Advent and Lent. View our 2019 - 2020 Faith Formation brochure.
The Faith Formation Consortium unites representatives from the many and various ministries of our parish concerned with Christian education and spiritual enrichment. The Consortium’s mission is to promote communication, sharing, evaluation, support, and planning for continual improvement and renewal.
Check out our list of links to Faith Formation resources.
The process of becoming Catholic is formally known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It is a gradual process of spiritual formation that includes prayer, sharing, and study and occurs in the context of the parish community. RCIA meets Wednesdays at 7pm in the North Conference Room. View the flier.
Jesus welcomes with open arms each and every person who has had past difficulties with continuing to follow the path of the Church, the body of Christ. Let us help you with your return and reconciliation.
For further information on how you can come home to Christ, contact Msgr. Jameson, Cathedral Rector (202.347.3215 or rjameson@stmatthewscathedral.org).
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