Thinking of joining to the Catholic Church?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a restoration of
the ancient practice of initiation in the Church. Focused on conversion, candidates and
catechumens enter an extended period of formation. The community ritually celebrates the
conversion at various points on the journey, culminating with the celebration of baptism,
confirmation and eucharist.
Christian initiation is concerned with the fundamental values of the
Christian way of life. That is why it is not a program but a sacramental process.
RCIA reflects a sacramental attitude that is at the heart of all
Christian living: conversion. From this experience of conversion (and conversion
means a “turning” of the whole person, not just the intellect), the Spirit empowers
the believer to proclaim the gift received: liberation and redemption in and through
the person of Jesus, the Christ. (The RCIA – Transforming the Church)
Who is RCIA for? RCIA is for anyone over the age of 18 who:
Is not baptized
Is baptized in another faith
Is baptized Catholic, but has received no further catechesis
After a time of Inquiry, all wishing to proceed enter a time of
Pre-Catechumenate. At that time there are informative sessions held on Wednesday
evenings 7pm – 9pm and a time of “Breaking Open the Word” or Dismissal at 8:30 am
Mass on Sunday.
Anyone wanting more information about RCIA – the process or wanting
to volunteer to accompany someone on the journey as a sponsor, please contact:
Nancy Belanger at (719)534-9437
or e-mail:
ncbelanger54@hotmail.com
2007-2008 RCIA Schedule
| Class Discription |
Day |
Date |
Time |
| Inquiry |
Wed |
7/11/07 |
7-9pm |
| Inquiry |
Wed |
7/18/07 |
7-9pm |
| Inquiry |
Wed |
7/25/07 |
7-9pm |
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| Scriptural Origins of the Catholic Church |
Wed |
8/1/07 |
7-9pm |
| Tour of the Church |
Wed |
8/8/07 |
7-9pm |
| Assumption (No Class) |
Wed |
8/15/07 |
7:00pm Mass |
| Prayer |
Wed |
8/8/07 |
7-9pm |
| Sacrament Overview |
Wed |
8/29/07 |
7-9pm |
| Catechism of the Catholic Church |
Wed |
9/5/07 |
7-9pm |
| The Church Calendar and Liturgy |
Wed |
9/15/07 |
7-9pm |
| Time of Prayer and Rehearsal for Rite of Acceptance |
Sat |
9/15/07 |
10am-12pm |
| RITE OF ACCEPTANCE and Dismissal Begins |
Sun |
9/16/07 |
8:30am Mass |
| Sola Scriptura and Sola Fide |
Wed |
9/19/07 |
7-9pm |
| Life Issues and Right to Life |
Wed |
9/26/07 |
7-9pm |
| The Holy Trinity and Incarnation |
Wed |
10/3/07 |
7-9pm |
| Mary, our Mother |
Wed |
10/10/07 |
7-9pm |
| The Rosary |
Wed |
10/17/07 |
7-9pm |
| The Communion of Saints |
Wed |
10/24/07 |
7-9pm |
| Sacramentals |
Wed |
11/7/07 |
7-9pm |
| Holy Orders, The Church Hierarchy, and Infallibility of the Pope |
Wed |
11/28/07 |
7-9pm |
| Matrimony and Natural Family Planning |
Wed |
12/5/07 |
7-9pm |
| Advent Party and Social Gathering |
Wed |
12/12/07 |
6-9pm |
| Adoration |
Wed |
1/2/08 |
7-9pm |
| Book of Revelation: The Mass Revealed |
Wed |
1/9/08 |
7-9pm |
| Mass 101: Holy Eucharist |
Wed |
1/16/08 |
7-9pm |
| The 10 Commandments |
Wed |
1/23/08 |
7-9pm |
| Baptism and Confirmation |
Wed |
1/30/08 |
7-9pm |
| ASH WEDNESDAY (No Class) (Mass and Dismissal) |
Wed |
2/6/08 |
7:00pm Mass |
| RITE OF SENDING at St. Gabriel's |
Sun |
2/3/08 |
8:30am |
| RITE OF ELECTION at St. Mary's Cathedral |
Sun |
2/9/08 |
10:00am |
| Anointing and Reconciliation |
Wed |
2/13/08 |
7-9pm |
| RETREAT at St. Francis |
Sat |
2/16/08 |
9:30am-3:30pm |
| Penitential Rite (for Candidates) |
Sun |
2/17/08 |
8:30am Mass |
| The Nicene Creed |
Wed |
2/20/08 |
7-9pm |
| First Scrutiny (for Catechmen) |
Sun |
2/24/08 |
8:30am Mass |
| Presentation of the Creed |
Wed |
2/27/08 |
6:30pm |
| Heaven, Hell and Purgatory |
Wed |
2/27/08 |
7-9pm |
| Second Scrutiny (for Catechmen) |
Sun |
3/2/08 |
8:30am Mass |
| Divine Mercy |
Wed |
3/5/08 |
7-9pm |
| Third Scrutiny (for Catechmen) |
Sun |
3/2/08 |
8:30am Mass |
| Presentation of the Lord's Prayer |
Wed |
3/12/08 |
6:30pm |
| The Tritium |
Wed |
3/12/08 |
7-9pm |
| FIRST RECONCILIATION |
Sat |
3/22/08 |
2pm or 4pm |
| PALM SUNDAY |
Sun |
3/16/08 |
8:30 Mass |
| Chrism Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral |
Tues |
3/18/08 |
7:00pm Mass |
| Holy Thursday |
Thurs |
3/20/08 |
7:00pm Mass |
| Good Friday |
Fri |
3/19/08 |
7:00pm Mass |
| Time of Prayer |
Sat |
3/22/08 |
10am-12pm |
| Easter Vigil (Catechmen) |
Sat |
3/22/08 |
8:30pm Mass |
| Social Gathering |
Wed |
4/2/08 |
7-9pm |
| The End Times |
Wed |
4/9/08 |
7-9pm |
| The Mass: Passover Fulfilled |
Wed |
4/16/08 |
7-9pm |
| Spritiural Gifts |
Wed |
4/23/08 |
7-9pm |
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| Sponsor meeting for new process |
Wed |
6/25/08 |
7-9pm |
| Inquiry Begins |
Wed |
7/9/08 |
7-9pm |