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RCIA | Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 15 Years +

RCIA | Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

In the Catholic Tradition most people are baptised into the Catholic Church as infants. However, for some people, Baptism or Reception into the Church may come later in life.

Most Christian Churches baptise their members by pouring the water over the head or by immersion whilst the Trinitarian Formula is said by the minister: “I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”. Those people who have received this Christian Baptism ARE NOT baptised again! Such Christians wishing to become Catholic are received formally into the Catholic Church. Only unbaptised persons can be baptised because in the Creed we pray: “We believe in one Baptism ...”

If you wish to become a Catholic as an adult, then you are most welcome to join our annual R.C.I.A. Programme [Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults]. The programme usually commences in late August. It concludes at the Easter ceremonies approximately six months later. Parish members make up a team who are companions to the candidates. At the Easter Ceremony when the Rite of Baptism and the Rite of Reception occur, the RCIA Team and the entire parish give God praise that new members have come into the Church.

Please note: If you, your spouse and/or de facto have been previously divorced, you need to contact the Tribunal Office on 4222 2409 prior to your enrolling in the RCIA Program.

If you wish to proceed with inquiry, please complete the form below.

Form - Inquiry Form - Adults

Information on this form is held in confidence and is not shared without your permission.

First Name(*)

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Middle Name

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Last Name(*)

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Maiden Name (if applicable)

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Place of Birth(*)

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Date of Birth(*)

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Age(*)

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Full Name of Father(*)

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Father's Religion(*)

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Full Name of Mother(*)

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Mother's Religion(*)

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Section I: Contact Information

Full Mailing Address(*)

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Phone(*)

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Email(*)

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Occupation

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Section II: Religious History

What, if any, is your present religious affiliation? (*)

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Have you ever been baptised? (*)

Have you ever been baptised?

Yes

I am not sure

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If you answered “Yes”, please provide the following information:

a) In which church were you baptised? Please include the church’s name and denomination (e.g. St Mark’s Anglican Church).

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b) Date or your approximate age when you were baptised:

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c) Baptismal name (if different from current name):

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(d) Place of Baptism (name of church/denomination):

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e) Address, if known:

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f) Location, if known:

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(include locality (town, city, county, etc.), region (state, province, territory, etc.), and country)

If you were baptised as a Catholic, check those sacraments you have already received:

Reconciliation

Eucharist

Confirmation

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Are you familiar with the Sunday Mass? (*)

Are you familiar with the Sunday Mass?

Yes

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Do you currently attend Sunday Mass? (*)

Do you currently attend Sunday Mass?

Yes-weekly

Yes-Often

Yes-Sometimes

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Section III: Current Marital Status

Check the appropriate statement(s) below and provide any information requested beneath the statement.

I am single and have never been married

I am engaged to be married

I am married

Other

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I am married, but separated from my spouse

I am in a defacto relationship

I am divorced and I have not remarried

I am a widow/widower and have not remarried since my spouse’s death

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Marriage History

This is my first marriage

I have been married before

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Marriage History of Fiancé(e):

This is his/her first marriage.

My fiancé(e) has been married before.

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Marriage History of Spouse:

This is my spouse’s first marriage.

My spouse has been married before.

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Name of Fiancé(e)

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Religious Affiliation (if any) of Fiancé(e):

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Name of Spouse

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Religious Affiliation (if any) of Spouse

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Date of Marriage

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Place of Marriage

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(include locality (town, city, county, etc.), region (state, province, territory, etc.), and country)

What type of marriage ceremony did you have?

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(Catholic priest, Civil celebrant, Government official, Christian minister, Non-Christian minister)

Section IV: Family Information

Do you have any children living with you?(*)

Do you have any children living with you?

Yes

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Have they been baptised?

Yes

I am not sure

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Section V: General Questions

What or who has led you to want to know more about the Catholic Faith?(*)

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Please describe the amounts and types of religious studies in which you have had an opportunity to take part, as a child and as an adult.(*)

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What contact have you had with the Catholic Church to date?(*)

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What are some of the questions or concerns you have about the Catholic Church?(*)

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At this point in time, which of the following statements best describes your present feelings and thoughts about the possibility of joining the Catholic Church? (please select one)(*)

At this point in time, which of the following statements best describes your present feelings and thoughts about the possibility of joining the Catholic Church? (please select one)

I need much more information about the Catholic Church before I would consider joining.

I am considering joining, but I am still unsure about it.

I am fairly sure that I would like to join, but I still need some time to study and pray about it.

I am fairly sure that I want to join the Catholic Church.

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RCIC | Rite of Christian Initiation of Children 6 Years to 14 Years

RCIC | Rite of Christian Initiation of Children

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) is a process for children who have reached the age of reason (typically 7 years or older) and seek to become full members of the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

Form - Inquiry Form - Children

Information on this form is held in confidence and is not shared without your permission.

Child's Information

Child's First Name(*)

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Child's Middle Name

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Child's Last Name(*)

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Child's Place of Birth(*)

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Child's Date of Birth(*)

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Child's Age(*)

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School(*)

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Full Name of Father(*)

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Father's Religion(*)

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Has the father been baptised?(*)

Has the father been baptised?

Yes

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Full Name of Mother(*)

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Mother's Religion(*)

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Has the mother been baptised?

Has the mother been baptised?YesNo

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Section I: Contact Information

Child's Full Mailing Address(*)

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Parent/Guardian Phone(*)

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Parent/Guardian Phone Email(*)

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Section II: Child's Religious History

What, if any, is your child's present religious affiliation? (*)

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Has your child ever been baptised? (*)

Has your child ever been baptised?

Yes

I am not sure

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If you answered “Yes”, please provide the following information:

a) In what denomination was your child baptised?

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b) Date or approximate age your child was baptised:

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c) Baptismal name of your child (if different from current name):

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(d) Place of Baptism (name of church/denomination):

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e) Address, if known:

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f) Location, if known:

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(include locality (town, city, county, etc.), region (state, province, territory, etc.), and country)

If your child was baptised as a Catholic, check those sacraments your child has already received:

Penance (Confession)

Eucharist (First Communion)

Confirmation

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Is your child familiar with the Sunday Mass? (*)

Is your child familiar with the Sunday Mass?

Yes

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Does your child currently attend Sunday Mass? (*)

Does your child currently attend Sunday Mass?

Yes-weekly

Yes-Often

Yes-Sometimes

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Section III: Other Information

What are some of the questions or concerns you have about the Catholic Church?(*)

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For further information contact our Coordinators.

Contact: Ms Lisa de Paiva
36 Harbour Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
Tel: 02 4211 0506
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RCIA & RCIC - The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and Children

RCIA | Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 15 Years +

RCIA | Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Form - Inquiry Form - Adults

Section I: Contact Information

Section II: Religious History

Section III: Current Marital Status

Section IV: Family Information

Section V: General Questions

RCIC | Rite of Christian Initiation of Children 6 Years to 14 Years

RCIC | Rite of Christian Initiation of Children

Form - Inquiry Form - Children

Child's Information

Section I: Contact Information

Section II: Child's Religious History

Section III: Other Information