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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
 
This is a program for any adults who are seeking entrance into the Catholic Church or any adults who have not received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation or Holy Eucharist. This program meets weekly from November to Easter.
 
If you or anyone you know has expressed interest in learning more about the Catholic Faith, please contact Pat Ducharme 568-5272.
 
The Program
Where: Our Lady of Good Help School
When: Wednesday 7-8 pm
Who: Adults 18 or over. The number varies each year depending on the number of interested people.
Sacraments: The sacraments are received at Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday.
Forum: Weekly small group discussion. No homework.
 
 
RCIA Topics

 Inquiry - A Decision Process
Personal Interviews
Introduction to RCIA Process
Awareness of God
Word of God/Bible
What Do Catholics Believe?
Rite of Entrance at 10:30 am Mass
Catechesis - Instructional
Advent/Incarnation
Holy Day of Obligation-Immaculate Conception
People, Places, Things Video
Baptism
Eucharist
The Mass
Holy Spirit/Confirmation
Prayer
Marriage/Holy Orders
Holiness/Morality
Ash Wednesday 7:00 pm (Class follows Mass)
Rite of Enrollment, 10:30 am Mass
Purification & Enlightenment - Self-Reflection
Lent/Repentance
Reconciliation/Forgiveness
Ten Commandments/Beattitudes
Stations of the Cross & Mass 6:00 pm
Holy Week
Easter Vigil 7:30 pm (Rehearsal 2:00 pm) -Sacraments
Easter Sunday
Links:
RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Catholic Inquiry
http://www.ecatholic2000.com/rcia/rcia.shtml
 
 
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