Becoming a Catholic

Contact Information: Office of Religious Education at 650-574-8716 or re@stgregs-sanmateo.org

RCIA (Rite for Christian Initiation of Adults)

RCIA is for those adults (18+) interested in becoming Catholic, those wishing to be baptized Catholic, and for adult Catholics who have not received First Communion and/or Confirmation.

Sessions are held Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

First Communion for Adults

Adults interested in receiving First Communion and Confirmation are invited to participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Sessions are held Monday evening, beginning in August.

Requirements:
Adult baptized Catholic

Confirmation for Adults

Adults wishing to be confirmed, are invited to participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RICA). Sessions are held Monday evening, beginning in August.

Requirements:
Any adult baptized Catholic wishing to complete the Sacrament of Confirmation.

RCIC (Rite for Christian Initiation of Children)

RCIC provides sacramental preparation for children over the age of 8 years who are not yet baptized and/or need First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. After completing one year of religious education classes, a student is eligible to enroll in this class.