Rite of Christian Initiation
Are you a Catholic who has "been away" from your Church?
We encourage you to watch the following video and contact us if we can answer any questions or provide any assistance.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Are you 18 or older and are…
- Considering to become a Catholic?
- Interested or curious about the Catholic Faith?
- A baptized Catholic but have not received a formation in the Catholic Faith?
- Wanting to strengthen your relationship with God?
- Involved in the Catholic Faith but haven’t received any one or all of your Sacraments of
- Initiation –Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, send an email to: paloma.rodriguez@emmausparish.org
RCIA Adapted for Children: For children 7 years and older who have not been baptized.
Emmaus also offers RCIA Adapted for Children. This form of the Rite of Christian Initiation is intended for:
- children not baptized as infants who have attained the use of reason and are of catechetical age
- children over the age of seven (7) who have not been baptized
The children must attend weekly Faith Formation classes with other children in their grade level AND ALSO attend RCIA Adapted with their parents.
For details about RCIA Adapted for Children, please send an email to:
elementary@emmausparish.org
Children who complete the course will receive all the sacraments of initiation, ie., Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.
Paloma Rodriguez

Director of Social Outreach & Hispanic Ministries/RCIA Coordinator
paloma.rodriguezemmausparish.org
I have been a parishioner at Emmaus since 2005, when I arrived from Mexico City. I speak English and Spanish. My responsibilities include Hispanic Ministries and Social Outreach (Parish Social Ministries), and I have been coordinator of Spanish RCIA since 2013, English RCIA since 2020.
My experience and service in these ministries have allowed me to strengthen my faith and better practice of the Teachings of Our church leading others to follow Jesus while serving His Church. I have a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, and love painting. When I’m not at Emmaus, I also enjoy walking in natural areas, watching movies, reading, and most of all spending time with my family and friends.