Adults (RCIA)

Deacon A. Keith Berg, Co-Coordinator
Pat Corbitt, Co-Coordinator

The formation of adults who wish to become Catholics is a ministry of the RCIA or, as the acronym means, the "Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults." 

The Diocese of Metuchen, of which Most Holy Redeemer is a parish, describes RCIA as follows:

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - names the process by which interested persons gradually become members of the Roman Catholic Church.

The RCIA is primarily a journey of faith: "From the awareness of stirring of faith and curiosity within one's heart...

• through all those stages of asking and seeking,
• through beginning involvement with Roman Catholic people,
• through hearing the Gospel proclaimed and by faithful reflection and prayer on this Word of God,
• through study and discussion about the Catholic experience,
• through doubts and hesitations,
• through discernment of God's call for them as individuals,
• through the steps of commitment,
• through the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist)
• to a life of faith, love, and justice lived in communion with Catholics throughout the world."

For more information or to discuss your interest in our parish RCIA program, contact the Parish Office at 732-566-9334 or email us at mhradultfaith@gmail.com and we will be glad to help you understand this wonderful and warm program.