WELCOME TO RCIA : RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Aim:
To Experience, to reflect on, and to respond to the call of God in Jesus Christ to be a member of the Catholic Christian Community through sharing of faith, by studies, and above all by living the teachings of Jesus as understood and interpreted by the Catholic Church.

Schedule:
- The program begins in September and ends on Pentecost Sunday.
- There will be a two hour session every Tuesday starting promptly at 7 P.M.
- Attendance at one of the Sunday Masses of the Parish is also mandatory. After the Liturgy of the Word, the Candidates will meet together as a group to reflect on the scripture passages of the Sunday.
- The aim is to grow in the habit of attending Sunday Masses and reflecting on the Word of God.
- The group will make a one day retreat some time during Lent in preparation for the reception of the Sacraments of initiation.

Requirements:
- Attendance at all the sessions: Tuesdays and Sundays
- Attendance at retreat.
- Copy of the Bible: The New Jerusalem Bible is recommended.
- Copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
- A “sponsor” to accompany you during this time of preparation.
- Godparents for the ceremony of initiation sacraments, who should be Catholics who have received the sacraments of initiation and who live their faith. If married, they should have been married according to the rules of the Catholic Church.

Fees:
Suggested donation of at least $60.00. This does not include the Retreat Expenses or cost of Books/booklets.

The 2004-2005 RCIA Program Calendar is now available online.

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