R. C. I. A. :  A process of inquiry and instruction in the Christian faith for uncatechized, anabaptized, or non-Catholic adults interested in becoming full members of the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism and/or Confirmation and the Eucharist.  New classes begin in September of each year.   Click on these links for:

• R.C.I.A. Sponsor Information Form - This form are for those sponsoring an individual for the process of being received into the Catholic Christian Church through the Sacraments of Initiation.

• R.C.I.A. Application -Ascension of Our Lord Parish Enrollment form for Non Catholics in the inquiry process about being received into the Catholic Christian Church through the Sacraments of Initiation.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF CHILDREN: ( P. R. E. P. ):  Provided for the children (in public or private non-Catholic schools) of active, registered parishioners, grades 1-12, on alternating Wednesday evenings (as scheduled) from September to May from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.; Participation in formal religious instruction (either in P. R. E. P. or the Catholic schools) is a prerequisite to preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation

SEE ALSO “EDUCATION MINISTRIES” AT THE “MINISTRIES” LINK, and SEE ALSO “ACI SCHOOLS” LINK.

For more information on either of the above, please call the Church Office at 225-473-3176.

A Eucharistic Community Since 1772