What is RCIA?
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA, is a communal process for formal initiation of new members into the Catholic Church. This process is a return to the formation of the earliest members of the Church in the first and second centuries.
We offer adult
R.C.I.A
and Sacramental Prep Classes in English and Spanish.
English Course Directors
Carlos & Monica Dinis
(559) 917-5149
rcia@stjohnsfresno.org
Wednesdays Singleton Hall
7:00pm - 8:30 pm 
Spanish Course Directors
Jorge Chavez & Arcelia Cisneros
(559) 375-0413
ccd@stjohnsfresno.org
Thursdays Singleton Hall
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Registrations 2024-2025
English Classes; registrations by appointment only. Please call (559) 917-5149
Spanish Classes; registrations Thursday's 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm Singleton Hall
Fee: $100 Visa, Master Card, American Express or Money Order. (NO CASH)
Please bring
Baptism Certificate if you need to register for First Communion and/or Confirmation Classes.
*If you only need Confirmation please bring Baptism and First Communion Certificates.

Becoming Catholic? Please bring Original Birth Certificate.
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RCIA is a Journey
List of Services
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Pre-CatechumenateList Item 1
This is the earliest phase in the process; it is also known as the Period of Inquiry. Catechumens and Candidates acknowledge that Christ is calling them into the Church through the movement of the Holy Spirit. This is a time for seeking and reflection.
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Rite of InitiationList Item 2
The first Rite in the RCIA process, the Rite of Initiation accepts new members into the worshipping community.
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CatechumenateList Item 3
The longest part of the process, the Catechumenate is a time of learning and formation in the traditions and doctrine of the Catholic Church. This is a time for sharing stories, reading scripture, and studying the Church customs, traditions and doctrine. Participants also participate in worship services and various Church rituals.
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Rite of ElectionList Item 4
Catechumens and Candidates are chosen to be received by the bishop and the community and to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter.
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Sacraments of Initiation
At the Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday), all newly elected members of the community who have been journeying through the RCIA process are welcomed formally into the community of believers through receiving the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.
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Mystagogy
This is a time of reflection and celebration after the formal reception into the Catholic Church. Mystagogia means “leading into the mystery” and it is a time to explore the deep mystery of our faith and go forth to help build the reign of God on Earth as new members of the faithful.
RCIA Team
Adult Sacramental Classs
These classes are for Catholics who are seeking the Sacraments of First Communion and/or Confirmation.
For those whom are already baptized catholic.
