RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

What is RCIA?
RCIA is the process by which men and women become members of the Catholic Church. Because the process is part of our liturgical cycle, we begin our weekly inquiry sessions in the Fall before Advent. The RCIA takes place within the context of the parish community, and after a suitable period of formation, culminates in the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation.

Formation includes several areas of study:

• Scripture - The stories of God's people.

• Teaching - What Catholics believe.

• Prayer - How we communicate with God.

• Liturgy - How the community worships.

• Mission - How we live out what we believe.

The Process of Initiation is for adults who...

• want to learn more about the Catholic faith.

• are not baptized and want to become Catholic Christians through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

• are baptized Christians, in either another faith tradition or Catholic, who want full sacramental membership in the Roman Catholic Church through Confirmation and Eucharist.

• attend Catholic Church because of a loved one or spouse and are not sure if the Catholic Church is for them - but are willing to ask questions and make inquiries.

How does RCIA work?

• God calls, we respond. With the process of Christian Initiation, men and woman at all stages of the faith journey come together in a non-threatening and non-pressured atmosphere to learn more about the Catholic Church.

• The RCIA provides a forum for shared spiritual growth and a means to explore the Catholic tradition through scripture, sacraments, church teachings, and social outreach within the context of a Christian community

How do I learn more?

• Contact Patricia Malcolm at the rectory - 551-0269.

• Click HERE to email a request for more information.

• We meet every Wednesday at 7:30pm in the Clairvaux Center

RCIA CALENDAR 2007-2008

August             
15        Welcome Session 
22        Tour of the Church/Video 
29        Faith Walk

September      
5          Evening Prayer/Explanation of the Mass
12        Exploring the Bible 
19        History of the Church
26        Prayer

October           
3          Evening Prayer/Sponsor Night 
10        Trinity 
17        Paschal Mystery
24        The Creed
31        No RCIA

November       
7          Evening Prayer/Body of Christ & Communion of Saints
14        Liturgical Year/Catholic Practices & Sacramentals
21        No RCIA – Thanksgiving Weekend
28        Evening of Reflection

December       
1          Rite of Acceptance
5          Evening Prayer/Salvation History
12        Evening Prayer/Mary
19        Pot Luck Dinner
26        No RCIA – Christmas Break

January           
2          Sacraments
9          Sacraments
16        Sacraments
23        Sacraments
30         Role of the Laity/Social Ministry

February          
1          Francis House
6          Ash Wednesday/Evening of Reflection
10        Rite of Sending
11         Rite of Election
13        Evening Prayer/Reflection on Rite/Sacramental Square
20         Evening Prayer/Morality         
24        1^st Scrutiny
27        Evening Prayer/Sacrament of Reconciliation

March              
2          2^nd Scrutiny
5          Parish Reconciliation Service
9          3^rd Scrutiny    
12        Evening Prayer/Holy Week Video/Stations of the Cross
15        Retreat          
19        Evening Prayer/Practice
22        Easter Vigil Mass - Reception into the Church
26        Continuing the Journey - Reflection on the Easter Vigil

April                 
2          Continuing the Journey
9          Continuing the Journey
16        Continuing the Journey
23        Continuing the Journey
30        Continuing the Journey

May                  
6          Continuing the Journey
11        Pentecost