Guided by Christus Dominus, the decree of the Second Vatican Council on the pastoral office of bishop, the Bishop of Tyler, the Most Reverend Joseph E. Strickland, has stated the Diocese of Tyler will be a "teaching diocese" and to fulfull that directive has created the St. Philip Institute of Catechesis and Evangelization.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process whereby adults enter the Catholic Church. RCIA classes are held weekly and over the course of several months those who attend the RCIA classes are educated on what the Catholic Church believes and are given the opportunity to ask questions about those beliefs.
Just because you start RCIA, doesn't mean you are committed to finish. If you are merely curious about what Catholicism is, please feel free to come. All are welcome.