This program prepares adults for reception of the Sacraments of Initiation.  This program is open to non-Catholics and to those Catholics who have not completed the reception of the sacraments of Holy Communion and/or Confirmation.  The program begins in late September and finishes two weeks after Easter.  The program meets weekly and includes instruction, discussions and prayer.  For further information contact Fr. Ernie at X102.

We also have RCIA programs for children and for teenagers.  For more information on the children's program, please contact Sr. Philomena at 845-255-0237 or 16religiouseducation@gmail.com and Kate Grimsland at 845-255-5635, ext. 101 or stjoenp@stjosephnewpaltz.org.

Please click this link to read an article from Our Sunday Visitor about the RCIA.

https://www.osv.com/OSVNewsweekly/Story/TabId/2672/ArtMID/13567/ArticleID/54/An-Overview-of-the-Rite-of-Christian-Initiation-of-Adults-RCIA.aspx