The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The RCIA begins in October and prepares adults for reception into the Church at the Easter Vigil. The RCIA is for any adult non-Catholic who is interested in becoming Catholic and any adult who was baptized Catholic and did not receive Confirmation. The RCIA is a regional program that is conducted at Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Dickson City. For more information about the RCIA, please call the Parish Office or (570) 489-5542.
Marriages
Congratulations on your approaching marriage! in order to complete the necessary paperwork, couples are asked to contact the Parish Office at least 12 months in advance of the proposed marriage date.
Anointing of the Sick
Please contact the Parish Office whenever a member of your family has become sick or hospitalized. Please note, because of the government regulations regarding privacy, hospitals cannot release information without a patient's consent.
Confirmation
Confirmation is administered every two years at each parish. Children wishing to receive Confirmation must be enrolled and participating in the Religious Education Program for two years before they are eligible to receive the sacrament