More commonly known over the past two generations as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA, the name is being changed to Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, or OCIA.
Bishops give approval for new Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
RCIA: A community endeavor
Welcoming people to know more about Jesus Christ is not the sole task of a parish priest or staff member; it belongs to the whole faith community as members of Christ’s Church.
Update: Avon parish accompanies man on path to becoming Catholic
Greg Nelson believes in God and prays every day, even though for most of his 36 years of life, he hasn’t belonged to any particular church. But that’s about to change.