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  • New Here?
  • About Us
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      • Clergy >
        • Pastor
        • Deacons
      • Staff >
        • Parish Secretary
        • Director of Administration
        • Director of Faith Formation
        • Director of Youth Ministry
        • COORDINATOR OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
        • Director of Music & Liturgy
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        • Pastoral Council
        • Finance Council
        • Stewardship Council
    • Who Was Saint Clare of Assisi?
    • Parish Events
    • Safe Environment
    • Diocese of Charleston
    • U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
    • Vatican
  • Worship & Sacraments
    • Mass Times
    • FAQ
    • Music
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • Eucharist >
      • What is the Eucharist?
      • Eucharistic Adoration
      • First Communion Preparation
    • Confirmation
    • Matrimony
    • Holy Orders
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Funerals
  • Grow
    • Becoming Catholic
    • Formed.org Catholic Faith on Demand
    • Youth and Children Registration 2020-21
    • 2020-2021 Children and Youth Orientation >
      • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Orientation
      • First Communion Orientation
      • Clares's Kids Orientation
      • Edge Orientation
      • Confirmation Orientation
      • Life Teen Orientation
    • Children's Formation >
      • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd ages 3-5
      • Clare's Kids grades 1-5
      • First Communion Preparation
    • Middle School Youth Ministry >
      • Edge - Grades 6-8
      • Confirmation Grades 7-8
      • RCIT
    • High School Youth Ministry >
      • Life Teen - Grades 9-12
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      • Adult formation
      • Becoming Catholic
      • Small Groups
      • Booklist
      • Retreats
      • Adult formation class archive
    • Catholic Schools >
      • Tuition Eligibility
      • Bishop England High School
      • Christ Our King-Stella Maris Catholic School
      • Charleston Catholic School
      • Saint John Catholic School
  • Serve
    • Parish Ministries
    • Liturgical Ministry Schedule
    • Intercessory Prayer Ministry
    • Saint Vincent de Paul Society
  • Give
    • Why Give Online
    • Online Giving Instructions
    • My Online Giving Account
    • Pledges
    • Memorials
    • Wills
    • Stocks & Mutual Funds
    • AMAZON SMILE
  • Build
    • Design & Build Team
    • GROUNDBREAKING
    • Building Progress
    • Blessed to Build Campaign
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    • Catholic Radio in SC

Curious about Catholicism?

 We welcome you to explore the Catholic Faith,
the first, oldest and full expression of Christianity.

What does the process of becoming catholic look like?

Our community is excited to share with you more about our 2,000 year old Catholic faith through a process called the
​Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. 
RCIA is rooted in ancient Christian history, which is designed to prepare adults to enter the Church. It seeks, however, to do more than simply give interested persons information. Catholicism is a way of life, and becoming Catholic is a journey in faith that involves entering into relationship with a worldwide community of God’s people. 
RCIA is for any adult who is interested in becoming a Catholic (no matter one's religious background, if any), and for any baptized adult Catholics who have not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and/or First Eucharist. 
​
If you have a teen or a child who would also like to go through the process, 
please contact the parish office.
 "The RCIA experience at Saint Clare was simply amazing. I had questions about Catholicism so I joined the class to learn more, and boy did I learn more! The classes had a great balance of history and academic knowledge coupled with deep theological thinking and inward reflection. It was a true heart and head changing experience. My two favorites were the weeks we spent dissecting the Mass and the retreat we did as a group delving into prayer and Eucharistic Adoration. What a great experience."
       - RCIA Participant 2017

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RCIA is a spiritual journey which may be different for each person because of their background and life experiences.  RCIA is made up of a series of four periods along with a few formal public celebrations known as rites.  

The RCIA process usually lasts about nine months and includes:
  • Monthly sessions focused on prayer and reflection on what God has to say to us through the scriptures.
  • An individual formation plan, guided by a sponsor and shepherd, to help you deepen your relationship with Jesus and become a part of the Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic community.
  • Self-paced study with video and study guide support to learn about Catholic belief, prayer, and more.
  • Sunday morning rites (during our Sunday Masses) and a few Saturday retreats.
  • Sacraments and reception into the Church, normally at Easter. 
  • ​A period of exploring what it means to serve Jesus Christ as a Catholic following Easter​.

The process toward becoming Catholic starts with a conversation with our Pastor, Father West. We then continue in the RCIA into a journey into what it means to follow Jesus as Catholics. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Catholic faith and practice, including:
  • The journey of faith
  • What God has revealed to his people
  • The scriptures and the story of salvation
  • Who Jesus is and what he has done and is doing for us (the paschal mystery)
  • The Holy Spirit
  • The Church, and why it is so important for each person and for God's mission in the world
  • Mary and the saints
  • The last things—God's plan for us and for the world
  • The sacraments—Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist and the Mass, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders.
  • A Catholic moral vision and what that means for our lives, for our relationships, and for our place in the Church and the world.
  • Catholic social teaching

"Catholicism is a way of life.
Becoming Catholic is a journey of faith that involves entering into relationship with a worldwide community of God's people.”
Parish Offices
Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church
225 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 100
Daniel Island, SC 29492
843.471.2121

Office Hours
The parish offices are closed to the public.  If you need assistance, please refer to the contact page to view staff contact information.

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