RCIA

RCIA, or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is the process by which people who are interested in learning about the Catholic Faith can attend classes and have the opportunity to become members of the Catholic Church.

RCIA Is For Adults Who:

  • Are interested in learning about the Catholic Faith
  • Have never been baptized
  • Have been baptized in another Christian faith and are interested in the Catholic Faith
  • Are baptized Catholics who have not yet received the Sacraments of First Communion or Confirmation
  • Are married to a Catholic and attend Mass and would like to take the next step to become a
  • member of the Catholic Church
  • Are Catholic but want to learn more about their Faith

RCIA is a spiritual formation process beginning in September and ending with initiation into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. RCIA classes are held every Tuesday evening from 7:30-9:00 at the church. The classes are taught by Father Francis Peffley. If you are interested in attending, please contact:

  • Father Francis Peffley     703-753-6700
  • Nathan Evans                  703-298-4409

2008-2009 Schedule

Reading List
Alphabetical List of Handouts

Note: All audio files are MP3s and 4-5 Mb in size.

Date Topic Lecture Handouts Audio
Sept 2008 Introduction to Catholicism Lecture Handouts Audio
  Existence of God Lecture Handouts Audio
  Divine Revelation Lecture Handouts Audio
  Prayer Lecture Handout 1
Handout 2
Handout 3
Audio
  Creation and the Angels Lecture Handouts Audio
  Jesus Christ Lecture Handout 1
Handout 2
Audio
  The Life of Christ Lecture N/A Audio
  The Catholic Church Lecture Handout 1
Handout 2
Audio
  Tour of the Church Lecture Handouts Audio
  Mary and the Saints Lecture Handouts Audio
  The Holy Spirit and Grace Lecture Handouts Audio
  Sin and Morality Lecture Handouts Audio
  Baptism and Confirmation Lecture Handouts  
  The Holy Eucharist Lecture Handouts  
  The Mass Lecture Handouts  
  Holy Orders and Religious Life Lecture Handouts  
  The Sacrament of Matrimony Lecture Handouts  
  The Sacrament of Penance Lecture Handouts  
  The Anointing of the Sick and Suffering Lecture Handouts  
  The Commandments # 1 - 3 Lecture Handouts  
  The Commandments # 4, 5 Lecture Handouts  
  The Commandments # 6, 9 Lecture Handouts  
  The Commandments # 7, 8, 10 Lecture Handouts  
  The Last Four Things Lecture Handouts  
April 2009 Miracles, Apparitions, Sacramentals Lecture Handouts  


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