Hello Friends,

We are half way through the program for the year 2006-2007. Soon Lent will be upon us with Ash Wednesday as the start off for that wonderful time of the year.
And where are you?

Jesus spent 40 days in the desert communing with God, figuring out what he should do, and how. After he returned to his own home town he looks to the Scriptures for guidance. He engages the people around him as he gives shape to his Mission.

You too as individuals and as a group have been scanning pages of the Scripture and the catechism to decipher the promptings of the Spirit, as well as sharing with the group your findings.

May this time be one of deepening of the search and finding what your hearts desire.

The RCIA programme is gaining momentum with the participants making their elections,on whether to continue with the program or wait.

The weekly gatherings help every one to deepen the quest, answer some of the questions and throw up new ones. The new persons joining and some of the older ones withdrawing act as prods.

On February 27, 05 the group will spend a day in prayer and reflection, called a Retreat.
This will be an opportunity to prepare for Easter and the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation) on Easter Vigil.

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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