The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Thank you for seeking information about RCIA!

RCIA is the Catholic Church’s way of bringing new members into the Catholic family. It is a time where conversion of the heart brings a person closer to Jesus Christ.

Everyone is welcome to participate in RCIA preparation, especially those who:

have not been Baptised,
have been Baptised, but have had little contact with the Catholic Church since, and
those who want to learn, ask questions and have more knowledge about the Catholic Faith.

If that is you or someone you know, we will soon be running RCIA to give people a deeper appreciation and understanding of Catholic beliefs and practices.

All are welcome to attend the sessions which will be held on Saturday afternoons in the Parish hall.

There is no pressure or obligation for non-Catholics to convert.

Enrolments for RCIA close on Friday, 17th October 2025.

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

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Are you new to the Cannon Hill Catholic Parish community?

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Do you have any concerns about joining the RCIA program?*

Do you have questions about the Catholic Church, her teachings and her presence in the world today?

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I need more information before I would consider entering the Catholic Church.

I am considering entering the Catholic Church but still unsure about it.

I am almost ready to enter the Catholic Church but need more time and information.

I would like to receive / complete the Sacraments of Initiation in the Catholic Church.

* If you said “no”, we are always happy to welcome you into the Parish community when you are ready.

** All are welcome to attend the sessions and being part of the program does not oblige you to complete the Sacraments or convert to Catholicism.

RCIA generally takes place over an extended period of time. It commences around October each year and culminates in the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil the following year.

At the Easter Vigil Mass, adults who have journeyed through the RCIA process are Baptised, celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation and then receive the Body and Blood of Jesus for the first time at the Table of the Eucharist.

You are welcome to contact the Parish Office with any initial queries you have regarding RCIA. We can explain the details of the process and answer any of your questions.

If at any time you are exploring the possibility of wanting to become a fully initiated Catholic, you are welcome to contact the Parish Office and arrange a time to talk to the Parish Priest or the Sacramental Coordinator.

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Cannon Hill Catholic Parish

Parish Administrator: Rev Fr Vasanthan Anthonipillai OMI

Parish Secretary: Norma Martiri

Administration Support Officer /
Sacramental Program Coordinator: Ronda Vorrasi

Parish Office:
21 Beauvardia Street, Cannon Hill, QLD, Australia

Parish Phone: (07) 3853 7490

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