Through water and anointing, new members are initiated into a relationship with God as Father, and with the whole Christian Community.

Infant
through age 5

Questions and to register for our next class:
Jane Riggio
x320
jane@padreserra.org
Please Read the Baptism requirements

Children
6 and older

Contact:
Catherine Shadduck 
x331
catherine@padreserra.org

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
(18+)

Initiation Coordinator:
Catherine Shadduck
(805) 482 · 6417 x331
catherine@padreserra.org
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​The sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist (Communion) are called sacraments of initiation because we become members of the Catholic Church through them. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the gradual process by which adults prepare for and celebrate the sacraments of initiation.  Learn more...