]> http://www.stjohnslincoln.com/taxonomy/term/21/0 This term is used to classify the many different groups active in the parish. en http://www.stjohnslincoln.com/rcia <p>The Rite of Christian initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is the modem form of the ancient process used in the first centuries of Christianity for admitting new members into the Catholic Church. The process is concerned with the total formation of the person: learning about the Church community (doctrinal formation), living with the Church community (practical formation), praying with the Church (liturgical formation), and serving with the Church community (apostolic formation).</p> Groups Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:16:05 -0400