Are you thinking about becoming Catholic? Christ the King is always in the process of inviting, preparing, and initiating those who express their desire to share in our communion. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults prepare for the sacraments of initiation -- baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist -- and become full members of the Catholic Church.

To talk to someone about the RCIA at Christ the King church, contact Jon Stotts at jon.stotts@ctk-nashville.org or 615-777-8910.

The structure and duration of this preparation depends on your religious background. Backgrounds vary widely, but you will generally fall into one of two categories:

Catechumens

• Catechumens are those who never been baptized and seek to join the Catholic Church through baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist.
• We celebrate the intitiation of catechumens once a year at the Easter vigil. Unbaptized persons must begin the process of discernment at least one full year before they are initiated. 

Candidates for Full Reception

• Candidates for full reception are those who have been baptized in another Christian tradition and seek full communion with the Catholic Church.
• Because we honor the dignity of all Christian baptism, baptized candidates usually do not require the same lengthy period of formation that characterizes the preparation of the unbaptized.
• Christ the King recieves baptized candidates into full communion with the Church three to four times a year. Whenever a sufficient number of inquirers are ready to take the next step, we celebrate a rite of welcoming. This begins a four-five month formation process that culminates in the celebration of reception, confirmation, and Eucharist.

All RCIA inquiry and formation sessions currently take place virtually via ZOOM.

Find Out More

The Four Stages of the RCIA
RCIA Overview and Commitments
Frequently Asked Questions