When?
RCIA takes place on Wednesday nights from 6:30–8:00 PM, starting September 13, 2023 through May, 2024.
For those who are ready to enter the Church, or are actively seeking answers about entering the Church, we strongly encourage you to attend our in-person class. Please contact rcia@lourdesdenver.org to register, or feel free to attend the first class and register upon arrival.
Where?
Online! Visit the Facebook Lourdes video page here at 6:30 PM each Wednesday, starting in September 13, 2023.
If you plan to attend class in-person, please go to Our Lady of Lourdes McCaddon Hall (basement of the church), 2200 S. Logan St. Denver, CO 80210, at the corner of Iliff Ave. and Logan St.
Who is invited?
All adults who are new to the Faith, or curious about the Faith (18 and older) are welcome and encouraged to come with your friend who encouraged you to give it a try! Those seeking the sacrament of Confirmation, those exploring the Catholic faith, RCIA is a great place to learn about the Faith for the first time. You do not need to be sure about joining the Catholic Church to attend. We can cross that bridge together when it comes, but in the meantime, we look forward to seeing your face each Wednesday, starting September 13, 2023! Email rcia@lourdesdenver.org with additional questions.
What should I bring?
There is no need to bring anything!
Tests? Homework? Cost?
No, no, and no!
Food?
This year, we will not be able to provide dinner, but snacks and beverages will be provided. Please feel free to bring your individual dinner/snack to eat during class if you will be attending in person.
What are the attendance expectations?
If you are seriously considering, or have already made the decision to become Catholic, or are seeking the sacrament of confirmation, we expect nearly 100% attendance of weekly RCIA classes.
Who teaches RCIA?
Classes are taught by Our Lady of Lourdes Parochial Vicars, Fr. Sean Conroy and Fr. Witold Kaczmarzyk. Occasional guest speakers may also be invited to teach a class or two.
Religious Ed/RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children)
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish does not currently offer RCIC-specific classes for older children at this time.
Children (3rd through 8th grade) who wish to enter the Church, or are in need of additional sacraments, are invited to attend Lourdes’ Family Faith Formation program (which will count for catechism needed to participate in sacraments for Easter/Confirmation). For more information regarding this program, please visit lourdesdenver.org/family-faith-formation/ and contact Bri Allensworth at bri@lourdesdenver.org. Parents who have children outside of 3rd through 8th grades are encouraged to contact Bri, as well, bri@lourdesdenver.org, for alternative resources.