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. Vander Woude, Fr. Wooton, Scott Ross, and Nathan Evans. 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:

2011-2012 Schedule

Date Topic Lecture Handouts Audio
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Sept 20 Introduction to Catholicism Lecture Handouts Audio
Sept 27 Existence of God Lecture Handouts Audio
Oct 4 Divine Revelation Lecture Handouts Audio
Oct 11 Prayer Lecture Handout 1
Handout 2
Handout 3
Audio
Audio (2010)
Oct 18 Creation and the Angels Lecture Handouts Audio
Oct 25 Jesus Christ Lecture Handout 1
Handout 2
Audio
Nov 1 Parish Mission
RCIA meets & participates in mission
     
Nov 8 The Life of Christ Lecture N/A Audio
Nov 15 The Holy Spirit and Grace Lecture Handouts Audio
Nov 22 Tour of the Church Lecture Handouts Audio
Nov 29 Sin and Morality Lecture Handouts Audio
Dec 6 The Catholic Church Lecture Handout 1
Handout 2
Audio
Dec 13 Mary and the Saints Lecture Handouts Audio
Dec 20 Baptism and Confirmation Lecture Handouts  
Dec 27 No Class - Merry Christmas      
Jan 3 The Holy Eucharist Lecture Handouts Audio (2011)
Audio (2012)
Jan 10 The Mass Lecture Handouts Audio - Deacon Jake
Audio - Fr. Peffley
Jan 17 Holy Orders and Religious Life Lecture Handouts Audio (2008)
Audio (2012)
Jan 24 The Sacrament of Penance Lecture Handouts Audio
Jan 31 The Sacrament of Matrimony Lecture Handouts Audio
Feb 7 The Anointing of the Sick and Suffering Lecture Handouts Audio
Feb 14 Miracles, Apparitions, Sacramentals Lecture Handouts Audio
Feb 21 The Last Four Things Lecture Handouts Audio
Feb 26 The Rite of Election - Cathedral of St. Thomas More      
Feb 28 The Commandments # 1 - 3 Lecture Handouts Audio
Mar 6 The Commandments # 4, 5 Lecture Handouts Audio
Mar 13 Parish Lenten Retreat
RCIA meets & participates in retreat
     
Mar 20 The Commandments # 6, 9 Lecture Handouts Audio
Mar 27 The Commandments # 7, 8, 10 Lecture Handouts Audio (2009)
Audio (2010)
Apr 1 Rehearsal for Easter Vigil & Photo, 2:30 pm      
Apr 3 Prayer Service/Last Class      
Apr 7 Easter Vigil Mass 8:30 pm at Holy Trinity      


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Detailed RCIA Schedule

Reading List

Alphabetical List of Handouts