Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
RCIA is the process by which people who are interested in learning about the Catholic Faith, can attend sessions that help them learn about God and the Catholic Church. This is a discernment process that helps people understand who Jesus is and what a difference He makes in their lives. If they discern that they should become members of the Catholic Church, this process leads eventually to full initiation into the Catholic Church. Participants are free to make their own decision about whether to enter the Church or not.
RCIA is for adults who:
- Are interested in learning about God, Jesus Christ, the Catholic Faith, the Catholic Church and knowing what direction they should go
- 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, 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, leading to initiation into the Church at the Easter Vigil, and continuing until Pentecost. RCIA sessions are held every Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:30pm at the church in the parish hall. These weekly sessions are for anyone with interest, no matter your current denomination. Please encourage your family, friends and neighbors, who have interest in Catholicism, to come and investigate. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, contact the parish office.
2021-2022 Schedule
01 - Sept 13: Welcome / Existence of God / Intro to Prayer
02 - Sept 20: Divine Revelation, Virtue of Faith
03 - Sept 27: The Blessed Trinity
04 - Oct 4: Creation, Angels and Demons; Man and the Fall
05 - Oct 11: The Incarnation; Encountering Jesus in the Scriptures
06 - Oct 18: True God and True Man; The Four Marks of the Church
07 - Oct 25: Holy Spirit: The Four Marks of the Church
08 - Nov 1: Church History-2
09 - Nov 8: Church History 2
10 - Nov 15: Church Authority
11 - Nov 29: The Virgin Mary and Saints
12 - Dec 6: Faith, Hope and Charity
13 - Dec 13: The Four Last Things: Purgatory
15 - Jan 10: The Eucharist
16 - Jan 17: Baptism and Confirmation
17 - Jan 24: The Mass Liturgy/Liturgical Prayer
18 - Jan 31: Reconciliation/Anointing of the Sick
19 - Feb 7: Matrimony
Feb 14: Sr. Therese Auer - True Love
Check back for additional 2022 audios.
2020 Audio Archives
11 - Dec 4: The Four Last Things / Purgatory
12 - Dec 11: Virtues of Faith, Hope and Love
12 - Dec 11: Church Tour
13 - Dec 18: The Blessed Virgin Mary & Saints
21 - Mar 4: The First 3 Commandments
22 - Mar 11: 4th, 8th Commandments
23 - Mar 18: 6th, 9th Commandments
24 - Mar 15: 5th Commandment
25 - Apr 1: 7th, 10th Commandments
Special - Apr 4 (Saturday): 1st Reconciliation
26 - Apr 8: Holy Week & the Triduum
Apr 9: Holy Thursday
Apr 10: Good Friday
Apr 11: Easter Saturday Rehearsal for Vigil / Easter Vigil
Apr 11: Easter Vigil-Sacraments Received
27 - Apr 15: Celebration of the Reception of Sacraments
28 - Apr 22: The Battle of Prayer
29 - Apr 29: The Mystical Body of Christ
32 - May 6: The Our Father
33 - May 13: Priesthood of the Faithful and Evangelization
34 - May 20: Sacramental Living and Discipleship
35 - May 27: Vocations (Lay, clergy, religious)
36 - Jun 3: The Kingdom of God