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. Classes are taught by Fr. Peffley, Fr. Wooten, Fr. Jack and Deacon Jake. These classes are for anyone with interest no matter your current denomination. Please encourage your friends and neighbors with interest in Catholicism to come by. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, contact:
- Nathan Evans 703-298-4409
2009-2010 Schedule
| Date | Topic | Lecture | Handouts | Audio Click on arrow |
| Sept 15 | Introduction to Catholicism | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Sept 22 | Existence of God | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Sept 29 | Divine Revelation | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Oct 6 | Prayer | Lecture | Handout 1 Handout 2 Handout 3 |
Audio |
| Oct 13 | Creation and the Angels | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Oct 20 | Jesus Christ | Lecture | Handout 1 Handout 2 |
Audio |
| Oct 27 | The Life of Christ | Lecture | N/A | Audio |
| Nov 3 | The Holy Spirit and Grace | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Nov 10 | Parish Mission RCIA meets & participates in mission |
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| Nov 17 | Sin and Morality | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Nov 24 | Tour of the Church | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Dec 1 | The Catholic Church | Lecture | Handout 1 Handout 2 |
Audio |
| Dec 8 | No Class: Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Holy Day of Obligation | |||
| Dec 15 | Mary and the Saints | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Dec 22 | Baptism and Confirmation | Lecture | Handouts | |
| Dec 29 | No Class | |||
| Jan 5 | The Holy Eucharist | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Jan 12 | The Mass | Lecture | Handouts | Audio - Deacon Jake Audio - Fr. Peffley |
| Jan 19 | Holy Orders and Religious Life | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Jan 26 | The Sacrament of Matrimony | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Feb 2 | The Sacrament of Penance | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Feb 9 | The Anointing of the Sick and Suffering | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Miracles, Apparitions, Sacramentals | Lecture | Handouts | ||
| Feb 16 | The Last Four Things | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Feb 21 | The Rite of Election - Cathedral of St. Thomas More | |||
| Feb 23 | The Commandments # 1 - 3 | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Mar 2 | The Commandments # 4, 5 | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Mar 2 | Confession | Audio | ||
| Mar 9 | The Commandments # 6, 9 | Lecture | Handouts | |
| Mar 16 | The Commandments # 7, 8, 10 | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Mar 23 | Parish Lenten Retreat RCIA meets & participates in retreat |
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| Mar 28 | Rehearsal for Easter Vigil, 2:30 pm | |||
| Mar 30 | Prayer Service/Last Class | |||
| Apr 3 | Easter Vigil Mass 8:30 pm at Holy Trinity |
