RCIA

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:

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)  
• JERRY HOLWAY, St. John Baptist, Gildehaus (Washington Deanery)

Rite of Election

1st Letter 2023.docx

1st Letter 2023.pdf

Reservation Instructions.docx

Reservation Instructions.pdf

Reservation Form 2023.docx

Reservation Form 2023.pdf

Sample Letter to the Archdbishop 2023.docx

Sample Letter to the Archbishop 2023.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