RCIC

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) classes at Holy Spirit Parish prepare children in Middle School and High School to receive the sacraments of initiation, which “lay the foundations of every Christian life.” (CCC 1212) The classes are geared towards catechizing non-baptized children, children baptized in another faith, and baptized children who have missed the traditional age to receive the sacraments.*

RCIC will take the place of religious education classes for an entire school year. After having received sacraments, the students may join their peers in the appropriate grade the next school year.

Classes begin in September and children will be administered the sacraments of 1st Communion in May, and the sacrament of Confirmation at the Easter Vigil.

*If your child is receiving the sacrament of Baptism after the age of seven, they will receive all the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation) in the Easter season, at the same time.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Children

Child/Teen Information Form

Name*
First Middle Last
Date of Birth*
Month
Day
Year
Place of Birth*

Include locality (town, city, county,etc.), region (state, province, territory, etc.), and country
Age*
Please enter a number from 8 to 18.
Grade Level:
School
Parent/Guardian Information
State below the name(s) of parent(s)/guardian(s) and present religious affiliation, if any.
Parent's/Primary Guardian's Name*
First Last
Relationship to Child/Teen*
Cell Phone*
Email*
Religious Affiliation (if any)*
Other Parent's/Guardian's Name
First Last
Relationship to Child/Teen
Cell Phone
Religious Affiliation (if any)
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

If there is a joint custody arrangement, please provide the address of the parent/guardian who will be taking them to class regularly.
Religious History
Has your child/teen been baptized?*
- Yes
- No
- I am not sure
If you answered "Yes", please complete the following questions of this section.
In what denomination was your child/teen baptized?
Date or approximate age when your child/teen was baptized:
Baptismal Name (if different from current name):
Place of Baptism (name of church/denomination)
Address, if known:

If you do not have the exact address, please put as much information as you remember (town, city, state, province, etc.)
If your child/teen was baptized as a Catholic, check those sacraments he/she has received)
- Penance (Confession)
- Eucharist (First Communion)
- Confirmation
General Questions
Please describe the types of religious education in which your child/teen has participated.
What contact has your child/teen had with the Catholic Church to date?
What are some of the questions or concerns your child/teen has about the Catholic Church?
Please summarize below the reason(s) your child/teen desires to begin the Christian initiation process.

RCIC

Rite of Christian Initiation of Children

Parent/Guardian Information

Religious History

General Questions