RCIA 2009-2010

September is just around the corner.  It is time to start thinking about those we know who have been thinking about joining us in the practice of our Catholic faith.  If you have been thinking about it or you know someone who has, please call me, Deacon Ron or the Parish Office, and I will contact you about the RCIA Process.   If you are someone who can’t meet during the week, in the evening, I will conduct the program during the day as well.  I am also inviting any parish member who would like to refresh their knowledge of our faith to join us.  Things have changed and new issues face us as Catholics. We have already had seven people sign up for the process and we have room for lots more. Enjoy the rest of the summer and I hope to hear from you soon.  God Bless – Deacon Ron.

Do You Want to Become A Catholic?

R.C.I.A. - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - is a process for those adults interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith in order to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

This process is for all men and women who are not baptized, or baptized in another Christian church but in need of further instruction and initiation, or those baptized in the Catholic church but needing more instruction to complete the sacraments of Initiation.  Persons never baptized are referred to as Catechumens, while those previously baptized are called Candidates. 

Seven Reasons To Join R.C.I.A.

(Why seven?  Seven is a Holy number in the Old Testament.)

1. You’re marrying a Catholic.  (Sharing and practicing your faith together is a great foundation to marriage.)
 

2. You’re already married to a Catholic and your kids are being raised Catholic.  (It’s natural to want to share in the sacramental experiences of your loved one’s.)
 

3. You’re children are being raised Catholic and you just want to learn more about the tradition without actually becoming Catholic.  (Please join us but you might be surprised at what happens!)
 

4. You’ve lived in a “Catholic World” all your life.  (This program is for people of all ages.  Every year someone joins us whom everyone in the Parish assumed was already Catholic!)
 

5. You don’t know much about Catholicism but you have a friend or neighbor who has inspired you to learn more.  (Actions speak louder than words.)
 

6. You’ve suffered through a personal loss and are seeking to improve your faith life.  (“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”)
 

7. You don’t know why, you just feel something calling you to church.  (It’s the Holy Spirit...listen to it.)
 

It is important that I have time to meet the persons interested in the process before we begin in September.  If you have any questions please give Deacon Ron Rowe a call at 235-1812 or submit their names.