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:
- Nathan Evans 703-298-4409
2011-2012 Schedule
| Date | Topic | Lecture | Handouts | Audio Click on arrow |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
