What is RCIA for Catholics?

The RCIA, which stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process through which non-baptised men and women enter the Catholic Church. It includes several stages marked by study, prayer and rites at Mass. RCIA is also for those baptised in other faiths who have not received the other sacraments of initiation i.e. confirmation and first Eucharist. Participants in the RCIA are known as catechumens.