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RITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
Each autumn around
the world individuals begin a journey of faith in a process that
is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults (RCIA). It is a process whereby individuals who
are not of the Catholic faith, but who are interested in
learning about the Catholic faith come together weekly to listen
to someone sharing the faith and to reflect upon their
relationship with the Lord. It is also for baptized Catholics
who have not yet received the other sacraments of initiation;
viz., Confirmation and First Eucharist. It is helpful for a
Catholic spouse or Catholic friend to attend the classes with
the one inquiring about the faith.
When one attends these classes, there is no real commitment at
that time. It is a time for an individual to respond to the call
of the Lord in their lives.
The classes are held each
Monday evening in the Rectory from 7:00 p.m. to approximately
8:15 p.m. The process begins in September and culminates with
the Easter Vigil when those who have never been baptized receive
this sacrament and those who were baptized in another Christian
denomination make a profession of faith. In addition, they will
receive Confirmation and First Eucharist.
The journey this year
begins on Monday, September 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory.
Please
contact
Sister Helen McCormac, the director of the RCIA process, at the
Parish Office, if you, or
anyone that you know, is interested in learning more about the
Catholic faith.
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