Rite Of Christian Initiation
Of Adults
RCIA
Is A Journey Of Faith
It Is The Path Taken
To Become A Catholic
Examine The Information Below
To Learn More About
The Steps Along This Path
RCIA
Serves:
Those Searching
For Faith In Their Lives
&
Parishioners Who Want To Support
Those Coming Into The Church
Select
A Topic For More:
Scope
Inquiry
Discovery
Rite Of Election
Discipleship
Volunteers
Contacts
Scope
The
RCIA process provides a means for adults or children to come into
the Catholic Church or to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist
(Communion), and Confirmation.
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Inquiry
The RCIA journey
consists of "Inquiry" which provides information on
Catholic tradition necessary for an informed judgment about proceeding
to the "Discovery".
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Discovery
A time of formal
instruction
and faith formation.
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Rite of Election
The first
Sunday of Lent begins a time of intense spiritual preparation
for reception into the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil.
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Discipleship
The time between
Easter and Pentecost is a period during which the newly baptized
and confirmed deepen their faith in the paschal mystery by participating
in the Eucharist, mediating on the Gospel and engaging in the
works of charity.
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Volunteers
are
needed primarily as sponsors for the candidates, but also as members
of a team of welcomers, organizers, "Pray-ers" and catechists.
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RCIA
Ministry Contacts
Sponsor
Coordinator
Jack Loeffler
Inquiry Contact
Office Of Religious Education
@ 257-1085
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