RCIA begins on 8/29/18 at 7pm in the Community Room inside the Parish Hall. No advance registration required.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process that guides adults into the Catholic faith. It is primarily for adults experiencing a conversion and seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church, but it is also ideal for people who have been baptized but have not received the Sacrament of Holy Communion and/or the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Catholic Church encourages an ongoing conversion to Jesus Christ and warmly welcomes new members. We provide an appropriate spiritual formation according to each person's need.
Modeled after the Catechumenate of the early church, RCIA consists of three periods: awakening, growth, and formation. It takes the distinctive history and spiritual needs of each person into account. There is a structure for the proclamation of the Gospel; catechesis (passing on the teaching of the Church); public and private prayer as well as spiritual direction; the observance of feasts, fasts, Sundays, and seasons of the Church calendar; and direct contact with the members of the parish community and participation in the work of the Church for justice and peace. The process is marked by liturgical rites in the presence of the whole community.
The Church wants to share its life with new members and offer them support and encouragement. The parish provides sponsors who can serve as spiritual companions for those who desire to become members of the Catholic Church. Through the various rites of the Catechumenate, the Church marks a person's journey to full membership. These rites reflect his or her spiritual growth and the loving concern of the community.
How long does it take?
Christian Initiation is not a "program." It's the Church's way of ministering sensitively to those who seek membership. For that reason, some people may need more time than others to prepare for the lifetime commitment that comes with membership in the Catholic Church. The usual length of preparation is one year. For those already baptized and who seek full communion in the Church the time may also vary.
The group meets weekly to reflect upon and apply the Scripture readings from Sunday's Mass as well as to learn the fundamentals of the Catholic faith through discussion and serious study. This ministry meets weekly in the Parish Hall, from August through May.
What is the first step?
Anyone seriously thinking about becoming a Catholic or would simply like more information, please contact Deacon Gerry Bott at 335-2385.
Modeled after the Catechumenate of the early church, RCIA consists of three periods: awakening, growth, and formation. It takes the distinctive history and spiritual needs of each person into account. There is a structure for the proclamation of the Gospel; catechesis (passing on the teaching of the Church); public and private prayer as well as spiritual direction; the observance of feasts, fasts, Sundays, and seasons of the Church calendar; and direct contact with the members of the parish community and participation in the work of the Church for justice and peace. The process is marked by liturgical rites in the presence of the whole community.
The Church wants to share its life with new members and offer them support and encouragement. The parish provides sponsors who can serve as spiritual companions for those who desire to become members of the Catholic Church. Through the various rites of the Catechumenate, the Church marks a person's journey to full membership. These rites reflect his or her spiritual growth and the loving concern of the community.
How long does it take?
Christian Initiation is not a "program." It's the Church's way of ministering sensitively to those who seek membership. For that reason, some people may need more time than others to prepare for the lifetime commitment that comes with membership in the Catholic Church. The usual length of preparation is one year. For those already baptized and who seek full communion in the Church the time may also vary.
The group meets weekly to reflect upon and apply the Scripture readings from Sunday's Mass as well as to learn the fundamentals of the Catholic faith through discussion and serious study. This ministry meets weekly in the Parish Hall, from August through May.
What is the first step?
Anyone seriously thinking about becoming a Catholic or would simply like more information, please contact Deacon Gerry Bott at 335-2385.