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Interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith?
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If so..... JOIN US FOR RCIA!
It stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. We also have RCIC for children and RCIT for teens.
What is RCIA?
The first step is simply to come and learn more. Anyone who is interested in exploring the Catholic Church is welcome to join the weekly Thursday inquiry sessions beginning in September, where individuals may ask questions and gather information. No commitments are required during this time. The inquiry sessions are intended to help each person decide whether he/she wants to consider fuller participation in the Catholic faith community.
If someone who is inquiring feels ready to continue with the process, he/she will move into the "Period of the Catechumenate" and will be called a catechumen. The Catechumenate is a time of apprenticeship in the Christian way of life. It includes deeper spiritual and faith formation, prayer, reflection, and involvement with the parish. While there is no fixed length of time for someone to be a catechumen, the period extends for at least a year.Topics Discussed during RCIA
- Jesus 101
- Mary and the Saints
- The Pope
- The Sacraments
- Principles of Social Justice
- Discernment and much more!
RCIA Sessions
Sessions for the 2021-2022 year will begin on September 9th, 2021.St. Bartholomew parish hall (lower level of the church), Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Who can be in RCIA?
RCIA is for adults who are not baptized or adults who were baptized in the Roman Catholic church but not catechized or completely initiated, and those individuals from another Christian church who are in need of instruction and initiation.
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Please Contact Kathy to Register for our RCIA Program
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kdavis-shanksstbparish.netPastoral Associate / AFF
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