The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) involves preparation for and celebration of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, which manifests the intimate relation of these sacraments to one another. The primary focus of the RCIA is the Christian initiation of unbaptized adults. The Rite also provides for welcoming baptized Catholics seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation and non-Catholics seeking full communion with the Church. Adults wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith are invited to participate in our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)process. The program for children age eight or older is called Christian Initiation of Children of Catechetical Age (CICCA). Participants began the RCIA process with an orientation either with the Pastor, Fr. Donald Lemay or 272-2948 or Dr. Margaret McKinnon or 864-4715. Classes are on Wednesday evening 7:00-9:00pm in Classroom A/B beginning in the fall and those who desire reception of the sacraments are received into the Church at Easter Vigil.
For more information call the Office of Christian formation at 864-4714 or 864-4715.
RCIA Class Schedule for 2009/2010 will be posted when available.
Sunday dismissals are from the 8:45am liturgy beginning after the Rites of Acceptance and Welcome.
The following dates of special rites celebrated within the Sunday 8:45am liturgy:
November 22 Rites of Acceptance and Welcome
February 14 Rite of Sending
February 20 in the afternoon Rite of Election with Bishop at the Cathedral
March 7 Scrutiny I
March 14 Scrutiny II
March 21 Scrutiny III
Holy Triduum
April 1 Holy Thursday 7pm Mass
April 2 Good Friday 7pm service
April 3 Easter Vigil 8pm with reception of the sacraments.
There is a registration form and required family orientation prior to the beginning the process.
For more information or to set up an appointment call the Office of Christian formation at 864-4714 or 864-4715.