Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – RCIA welcomes adults preparing for Baptism and Catholics already baptised who wish to be Confirmed and receive the Eucharist. Info: stjosephparis@orange.fr
Class from Mid-September to Easter 2025 each Thursday, 8:00 p.m. (breaks for Christmas and other dates). A topic is presented each week for consideration and discussion. If you have a Bible please bring it to the sessions. We gather at St Joseph’s according to regulations.
- Baptism candidates appel Decisif by Mgr Ulrich in reopened Notre Dame will be Saturday 21 February 2026 at 10am.
- Sacraments: Baptism, Full Communion & Confirmations: Easter Vigil 4 April 2026, 9pm at St Joseph’s.
For adults who seek to become Catholic, RCIA provides a gradual progress into understanding Catholic belief, a gentle growing involvement in this community, and friendship with other believers. Emphasis is placed on personal decision and spiritual growth. The R.C.I.A. team includes parishioners who accompany candidates on their spiritual journey. Baptisms are celebrated at Saint Joseph’s Church every year at Easter Vigil.
CONTACT : An interview with the priest is a pre-requisite to joining the sessions : email Father Martin
Essential Documents for participants:
- Birth Certificate issued within the last 3 Months.
- Baptism Certificate issued within the last 3 Months- {Applicable only to Candidates for Confirmation or if already baptised in another Christian Church}
- If married, copy of your Marriage Certificate – issued within the past 3 months
- Archdiocese of Paris (forms given at the start of RCIA) as follows :“Fiche de Renseignements” – Information form
- “Entrée Catechumenat” – signed by candidates.
- “Appel décisif” – signed by Baptism candidate
- “Confirmation” – signed by those already baptised, preparing for Confirmation
- A Letter to our Bishop by all candidates explaining your request to be baptised and /or confirmed, key events in your journey of faith and who inspired you to apply for Sacraments.
adressed to « Monseigneur Laurent Ulrich », new Archbishop of Paris; letter can be in English or French. - Name of Sponsor for your reception into the Catholic Church.
Last Easter Vigil 30 March 2024: 3 Adults received Baptism and the Sacraments of initiation, 2 entered Full Communion with the catholic church and 3 received Confirmation. A beautiful ceremony.
2023 At Easter Vigil, 2 candidates received their Baptism & Sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist & Confirmation); 2 were received into Full Communion & confirmed
2022: 4 candidates received their Baptism & Sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist & Confirmation); 4 were received into Full Communion & confirmed and 2 received Confirmation.