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RCIA
RITE OF
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a
process whereby adults are fully initiated into the Roman Catholic
Church. In our parish, this process is open to those who are not
baptized, those who have been baptized in another Christian church and
now wish to become Catholic, and to those baptized Catholics who wish to
receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.
Every participant will have a sponsor who is actively involved
in all the classes and special liturgies that take place during the
year. Weekly meetings, which usually consist of prayer, lecture and
sharing, are led by various members of our parish family. We try to
acquaint with many people in the parish to help them feel welcome and
at home.
At the end of this program, participants receive the sacraments at the
Easter Vigil. The program begins in September and concludes in the
Easter Season with a meeting focusing on living the life of the spirit
and sharing more fully in parish activities.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Schedule 2008-09
Rev. Bertrand L. Theroux, Pastor 884-2105 frbert@saintfds.org
Richard J. August, RCIA Coordinator 884-7826 riaugusts@yahoo.com
2008
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Date |
Topic |
Instructor |
Reading Assignment for next class |
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Sept. 18 |
Informational
Meeting |
Fr. Bert |
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Sept. 25 |
Welcome and
Introduction |
Fr. Bert |
Handbook (“Hndbk”)
pp 42, 108-110; Catechism (“Cat”) pp 23-32 |
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Sept. 29, 30
Oct. 2, 3, 4 |
“Catholics v.
the New Testament: Will I get in trouble if I open it?” |
Generations of
Faith |
Candidates are
encouraged to attend one of these sessions |
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Oct. 9 |
The Bible |
Dick August |
Hndbk pp 19-25;
Cat pp 81-87, 91-93 |
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Oct. 23 |
Jesus, God and
Man |
Fr. Bert |
Cat pp 461- 495 |
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Nov. 3,4,6,7,8 |
“Jesus, God
Incarnate” |
Generations of
Faith |
Candidates are
encouraged to attend one of these sessions |
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Nov. 13 |
Prayer |
Fr. Bert |
Hndbk Section
6; Cat pp 101- 110 |
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Nov. 20 |
The Holy Spirit
& Confirmation |
Dick August |
Hndbk Section
8; Cat pp 111-123 |
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Dec. 1-6 |
“Jesus, Rabbi:
The teachings of Jesus” |
Generations of
Faith |
Candidates are
encouraged to attend one of these sessions |
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Dec. 11 |
The Church as
Community |
Fr. Bert |
Hndbk Section
9, pp 96-97; Cat pp 470-471 |
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Dec. 18 |
Blessed Virgin
Mary and The Rosary |
Fr. Bert |
Hndbk pp 51-53;
Cat 181-199 |
2009
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Jan. 8 |
Baptism |
Gene and Helen
Ripa |
Hndbk 50-51;
Cat pp 323-331, 505 |
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Jan. 22 |
Morality and
Conscience |
Fr. Bert |
Hndbk pp
111-113; Cat pp 170-179 |
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Feb. 5 |
Liturgy |
Marie Travelli
Dick August |
Hndbk pp 58-62;
Cat pp 262-275, 279-290 |
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Feb. 9, 10, 12,
13, 14 |
“How Jesus
heals: Touch, Oil, Water and Words” |
Generations of
Faith |
Candidates are
encouraged to attend one of these sessions |
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Feb. 26 |
Marriage and
Holy Orders |
Fr. Kris |
Cat pp 235-245 |
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Mar. 12 |
Sin and
Reconciliation |
Fr. Bert |
Have memorized
“The Sign of the Cross”, “The Our Father”, “Hail Mary”, “Glory Be”,
“Apostle’s Creed”, and “Act of Contrition” |
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Date TBD |
Rite of
Election |
Bishop Tobin |
Cathedral of Ss
Peter & Paul 3 p.m. with sponsor |
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Mar. 15 |
First Scrutiny |
St. F de S |
9:00 Mass “The
Nicean Creed” |
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TBD |
Penance Service |
St. F de S |
7:00 Sacrament
of Reconciliation |
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Mar. 22 |
Second Scrutiny |
St. F de S |
9:00 Mass
“Receiving Sight” |
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Mar. 26 |
Make-up date |
TBD |
If no classes
missed we will meet to review. Read Cat pp 93-100 |
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Mar. 29 |
Third Scrutiny |
St. F de S |
9:00 Mass “The
Our Father” |
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Apr. 11 |
Prayer Service
and Rehearsal |
Fr. Bert and
Dick August |
Chapel 9:00 |
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Apr. 11 |
Easter Vigil |
Fr. Bert |
7:30 Mass.
Arrive at Chapel by 6:45 |
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Apr. 16 |
Unlocking the
Mystery |
Dick August |
Chapel |
Candidates must attend at least one Generations of Faith session in the fall and one in the spring semester.
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