Confirmation
Youth Confirmation (click here)
Adult Confirmation:
In Confirmation, we are strengthened by the gifts and grace of the Holy Spirit to perfect and use the gifts God has given us both for worship, and in the world.
A preparation program for adults is provided separately from that for youth by Father Don. Contact the parish office, 942-2492, for more information.
RCIA
What is the RCIA?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process through which men and women can look at their personal life experience and hear the message of Christ. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, they continue on this path all of their lives.
The RCIA is not a series of classes or instruction experiences with the parish priest. The RCIA is a process because it takes place in the midst of the entire parish. Everyone is involved in bringing faith-seeking persons into the midst of the Catholic faith community. Some members are more active than others in their involvement in this process but, all of us witness and pray for the constant faith development of those who are on the journey. Once started in the RCIA Process, they will find themselves in a group with other seekers listening, discussing, questioning, discovering, and praying together.
Who should join the RCIA?
- Those coming from another faith tradition who want to know more about the Catholic Church.
- Those who are not baptized and are seeking a faith community.
- Those who want to be received into the Catholic Church.
- Baptized Catholics who have never received any training in their faith and wish to complete their initiation.
- Confirmed Catholics who wish to be sponsors or just want to learn and walk the journey with these candidates.
How long does it take to become a Roman Catholic?
Because the RCIA is a process, there is no set number of sessions one must attend. We try to be sensitive to the needs of each individual. The unbaptized and uncatechized may take a longer time than those who have been active members over a period of time or have been very active in their own faith tradition. This process of discernment takes place with the priest, the Catechumen Director, the Team and any other individuals involved before this lifetime commitment of being initiated into the Catholic Church is made.
When does it start?
It starts when the Holy Spirit puts a thought, notion, or desire in your heart of wanting to check out the Catholic Church or perhaps become a member.
Anyone who has had such an inner stirring, even if it is just to get more information about the process, can contact the parish office.
The RCIA is not only a process for the unbaptized, but also a process for baptized Protestants who wish to come into full communion with the Catholic Church.
The process also calls for parishioners to walk the journey with the Inquirers as sponsors and companions. Sponsors are willing to share their faith and to be a friend.
What next?
Mary Kay Whitacre is the contact person at Saint Thomas More. Click here for how to contact her. She will be glad to answer any questions and help you get started.
Sign me up!
You can contact Mary Kay to sign up or you can click here for a sign up form, print it out and mail it to Mary Kay at the address below:
Saint Thomas More
11822 Holmes Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64131
The R.C.I.A. Team
The R.C.I.A. team celebrates a successful year.
The R.C.I.A. process depends on a team of faithful parishioners welcoming and guiding inquirers. If you think you might like to be on this team, click here to contact Mary Kay
