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
2010-2011 Schedule
| Date | Topic | Lecture | Handouts | Audio Click on arrow |
| Sept 21 | Introduction to Catholicism | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Sept 28 | Existence of God | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Oct 5 | Divine Revelation | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Oct 12 | Prayer | Lecture | Handout 1 Handout 2 Handout 3 |
Audio |
| Oct 19 | Creation and the Angels | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Oct 26 | Jesus Christ | Lecture | Handout 1 Handout 2 |
Audio |
| Nov 2 | Parish Mission RCIA meets & participates in mission |
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| Nov 9 | The Life of Christ | Lecture | N/A | Audio |
| Nov 16 | The Holy Spirit and Grace | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Nov 23 | Tour of the Church | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Nov 30 | Sin and Morality | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Dec 7 | No Class: Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Holy Day of Obligation | |||
| Dec 14 | The Catholic Church | Lecture | Handout 1 Handout 2 |
Audio |
| Dec 21 | Mary and the Saints | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Dec 28 | No Class - Merry Christmas | |||
| Jan 4 | No Class - Happy New Year | |||
| Jan 11 | Baptism and Confirmation | Lecture | Handouts | |
| Jan 18 | The Holy Eucharist | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Jan 25 | The Mass | Lecture | Handouts | Audio - Deacon Jake Audio - Fr. Peffley |
| Feb 1 | Holy Orders and Religious Life | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Feb 8 | The Sacrament of Penance | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Feb 15 | The Sacrament of Matrimony | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Feb 22 | The Anointing of the Sick and Suffering | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Mar 1 | Miracles, Apparitions, Sacramentals | Lecture | Handouts | |
| Mar 8 | The Last Four Things | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Mar 13 | The Rite of Election - Cathedral of St. Thomas More | |||
| Mar 15 | Parish Lenten Retreat RCIA meets & participates in retreat |
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| Mar 23 | The Commandments # 1 - 3 | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Mar 29 | The Commandments # 4, 5 | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Apr 5 | The Commandments # 6, 9 | Lecture | Handouts | Audio |
| Apr 12 | The Commandments # 7, 8, 10 | Lecture | Handouts | Audio (2009) Audio (2010) |
| Apr 17 | Rehearsal for Easter Vigil, 2:30 pm | |||
| Apr 19 | Prayer Service/Last Class | |||
| Apr 23 | Easter Vigil Mass 8:30 pm at Holy Trinity |
