Ongoing Adult Education

Parishes welcome new members into the Catholic Church through a process of education, faith sharing, and rituals known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).

This process includes several stages marked by prayer, study, and discussion. Included in the process are several Rites, which take place within the context of the Mass. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) describes the RCIA as a process in which participants "undergo… conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments… The RCIA process follows the ancient practice of the Church and was restored by the Second Vatican Council as the normal way adults prepare for baptism."  Contact Fr. Ren for more information! 

The RCIA process can be adapted to meet the specific needs of children and youth

This group is an in-person discussion of the Sunday scripture readings with Prof. Pheme Perkins, Joseph Professor of Catholic Spirituality at Boston College. No familiarity with the Bible beyond what you might hear in church on Sunday is required.  This group meets Tuesdays from 10-11 AM in St. Zepherin Parish Center. 

Contact: Prof. Perkins,  e-mail  perkinsp@bc.edu  or text: 774-270-1286.