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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:
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Scripture - The stories of God's people.
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Teaching - What Catholics believe.
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Prayer - How we communicate with God.
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Liturgy - How the community worships.
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Mission - How we live out what we believe.
The Process of Initiation is for adults who...
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want to learn more about the Catholic faith.
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are not baptized and want to become Catholic Christians through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
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are baptized Christians, in either another faith tradition or Catholic, who want full sacramental membership in the Roman Catholic Church through Confirmation and Eucharist.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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Contact Patricia Malcolm at the rectory - 551-0269.
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Click
HERE to email a request for more information.
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We meet every Wednesday at 7:30pm in the
Clairvaux Center
RCIA
Calendar 2008-2009
August
20 Welcome session
27
Answering God’s Call/Faith Walk
September
3
The Word of God: Exploring the Bible, Part 1
10
The Word of God: Exploring the Bible, Part 2
17
The Liturgy: Tour of the Church
24
Celebrating the Mass
October
1
Prayer
8 The Creed: An
Expression of Faith
15
The Trinity
22
Jesus: Human and Divine
29
The Paschal Mystery
November
5
Ways of Experiencing Church - Body of Christ
12
Sponsor Night
19
Liturgical Year/Catholic Practices & Sacramentals
26
No RCIA – Thanksgiving weekend
December
3
Evening of Reflection
7 Rite of
Acceptance
10 Mary
17
Pot Luck Dinner
24
No RCIA – Christmas Eve
31
No RCIA – New Years Eve
January
7
Sacraments
14
Sacraments
21
Sacraments
28
Sacraments
February
4
Ministry: Called to Serve
6 Serve at the
Francis House
11
Morality
18
Sacramental Review
25
Ash Wednesday – Evening of Reflection
28
Rite of Sending –
5 PM
March
1
Rite of Election –
7:30 PM
4 Preparing for
Easter: The Scrutinies
11
Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation
15
1st Scrutiny – 8 AM
18
Reconciliation Service & RCIA following
22
2nd Scrutiny – 10 AM
25
Salvation History
29
3rd Scrutiny –
5 PM
April
1 Holy Week
Video/Stations of the Cross
4 RCIA Retreat
8 Practice for
Easter Vigil
11
Easter Vigil & Reception
15
Continuing the Journey
22
Continuing the Journey
29
Continuing the Journey
May
6 Continuing the
Journey
13
Continuing the Journey
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