RCIA is the Church's way of helping people become members of the Roman Catholic Church. It is concerned with aiding each individual in developing a deeper understanding and basis for discipleship with Christ through the community of the Church. It is a gradual process which culminates in the Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism (for those not already baptized), First Communion at Easter, and Confirmation at Pentecost.

RCIA Adapted for Children: For children 7 years and older who have not been baptized.

Emmaus also offers RCIA Adapted for Children. This form of the Rite of Christian Initiation is intended for:

• children not baptized as infants who have attained the use of reason and are of catechetical age

• children over the age of seven (7) who have not been baptized

• children over the age of ten (10) who have not received First Communion (to include children from Protestant backgrounds who wish to become Catholic) 

The children must attend weekly Faith Formation classes with other children in their grade level AND ALSO attend a monthly RCIA Adapted class with their parents. For details, please contact Bertha Halfmann, Director of Children's Faith Formation.

• This is an additional monthly class for parents and children.

• Children who complete the course will receive all the sacraments of initiation, ie., baptism, 1st Communion and Confirmation.

• Class Fee $45 (for the monthly class, this is in addition to regular faith formation tuition)