The Office of Christian Initiation is a department within the Office of Sacred Worship. Responsibilities of the Office of Christian Initiation are to:
- Support parish catechumenate and initiation ministries,
- Sponsor Christian Initiation (RCIA) leader and team formation programs,
- Offer in-service and formation for Christian Initiation ministries, and
- Plan and coordinate the annual Rite of Election ceremonies at the Cathedral Basilica.
Joseph Milner serves as the director of the office and is normally in the office on Wednesday. He also serves as Pastoral Associate at St. Francis Xavier College Church on other days. He can be contacted:
Office of Christian Initiation
[email protected]
314.792.7235
20 Archbishop May Dr,
St. Louis, MO 63119
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St. Francis Xavier Church
[email protected]
314.977.7305
3628 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108
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The Office is assisted by Christian Initiation leaders from throughout the Archdiocese. The team assists in planning formation events and the Rite of Election each year.
- NANCY LLOYD, All Saints (St. Charles Deanery)
- PAUL SEGURA, St. Ferdinand (NE Deanery)
- LAURA FLANAGAN, Incarnate Word Parish (West County Deanery)
- MARGARET MANTIA, St. Joan of Arc (South City Deanery)
Rite of Election
1st Letter 2024.docx
1st Letter 2024.pdf
Reservation Instructions.docx
Reservation Instructions.pdf
Sample Letter to the Presider.docx
Sample Letter to the Presider.pdf
Resources for RCIA
Resources for Breaking Open the Word of God
Breaking Open the Word Year A, Year B, and Year C
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (Text Preview by Google Books)
Archdiocesan Guidelines
Guidelines for Implementation of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Resources for Inquirers
Resources for Inquirers.docx
Resources for Inquirers.pdf
USCCB Documents
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Catechumenate Weblinks
From Liturgical Training Publications - Catechumeneon
Association of Catechumenal Ministry - Acmrcia.org
USCCB: Prayer
Prayer Resources
3-minute Retreat
Need a few moments of reflection during your day? Take a break from your daily routine and check out this 3-minute retreat: www.loyolapress.com.
Pray as You Go
pray-as-you-go.org/home/
Sacred Space
sacredspace.ie