| Rite of Christian Initiation of adults |
| R.C.I.A 2011 - 2012 |
| RCIA Classes Begin Sunday, September 18, 2011 7:00 pm Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall |
RCIA Resources:
1) Introduction to Catholicism*
2) Catechism of the Catholic Church
3) The New American Bible
4) U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults
* Main text for class -Provided by Parish-
1) Introduction to Catholicism*
2) Catechism of the Catholic Church
3) The New American Bible
4) U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults
* Main text for class -Provided by Parish-
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Come and See!
Do you have a non Catholic family member or friend who might like to know more about the Catholic faith? Or know of
someone who was baptized Catholic but has been away from the Church? Perhaps you know someone who has been coming
to Mass for a while, but is not Catholic.
Invite them to look deeper into the richness of Catholicism! Come with them to meet with other faithful Catholics who are
serving as catechists in the RCIA program.
RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, is a restoration of the ancient practice, which began around 350, as a way
for the Church to welcome adults into the Community of Believers. It enables people to either embrace the Faith for the first
time or helps those baptized as Catholics to complete their faith formation. It is a process of discerning the stages of
conversion leading to sacramental initiation. It is the parish community -through its witness, worship, service and
catechesis- that offers the invitation and support necessary for men and women to be initiated in the Church. It is a time of
inquiry, learning, prayer and discovery of community. Those participating have the opportunity to ask questions about the
Church and to hear about the message of Jesus Christ and how it is lived out in the Catholic Church.
Who is the R.C.I.A. for?
It is for those who have never been baptized. Through prayer and study of the faith they will enter the Church through
baptism. Easter is the usual time for adult baptism in the Catholic Church.
It is also for those who are baptized and have joined us from another Christian tradition but have little knowledge and
experience of what it means to be a Catholic Christian. To become Catholic they do not need to be baptized again. One may
come into “Full Communion” by a period of study and participation in liturgy with our community. The Catholic Church
respects the Christian upbringing and the faith experiences that are part of their lives. Becoming Catholic does not mean
rejecting their previous faith background; it can now be lived out in the Catholic Church.
It is for adult Catholics who would like to complete the sacraments of initiation or who need to refresh or learn more about
the faith they profess. (Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist.)
RCIA will take place Sunday evenings in the hall, beginning with an Introductory Session on September 18; new
participants for this year’s RCIA will be accepted through the end of November.
For registration, requests for more information, or requests for an appointment with Fr. Dave please email oll@wcoil.com or
phone 419-634-2626
RCIA is set up for adults only. Please see the Parish School of Religion page for information about Christian Initiation and
the Religious Education of Children. Click here for Parish School of Religion (PSR)
Do you have a non Catholic family member or friend who might like to know more about the Catholic faith? Or know of
someone who was baptized Catholic but has been away from the Church? Perhaps you know someone who has been coming
to Mass for a while, but is not Catholic.
Invite them to look deeper into the richness of Catholicism! Come with them to meet with other faithful Catholics who are
serving as catechists in the RCIA program.
RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, is a restoration of the ancient practice, which began around 350, as a way
for the Church to welcome adults into the Community of Believers. It enables people to either embrace the Faith for the first
time or helps those baptized as Catholics to complete their faith formation. It is a process of discerning the stages of
conversion leading to sacramental initiation. It is the parish community -through its witness, worship, service and
catechesis- that offers the invitation and support necessary for men and women to be initiated in the Church. It is a time of
inquiry, learning, prayer and discovery of community. Those participating have the opportunity to ask questions about the
Church and to hear about the message of Jesus Christ and how it is lived out in the Catholic Church.
Who is the R.C.I.A. for?
It is for those who have never been baptized. Through prayer and study of the faith they will enter the Church through
baptism. Easter is the usual time for adult baptism in the Catholic Church.
It is also for those who are baptized and have joined us from another Christian tradition but have little knowledge and
experience of what it means to be a Catholic Christian. To become Catholic they do not need to be baptized again. One may
come into “Full Communion” by a period of study and participation in liturgy with our community. The Catholic Church
respects the Christian upbringing and the faith experiences that are part of their lives. Becoming Catholic does not mean
rejecting their previous faith background; it can now be lived out in the Catholic Church.
It is for adult Catholics who would like to complete the sacraments of initiation or who need to refresh or learn more about
the faith they profess. (Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist.)
RCIA will take place Sunday evenings in the hall, beginning with an Introductory Session on September 18; new
participants for this year’s RCIA will be accepted through the end of November.
For registration, requests for more information, or requests for an appointment with Fr. Dave please email oll@wcoil.com or
phone 419-634-2626
RCIA is set up for adults only. Please see the Parish School of Religion page for information about Christian Initiation and
the Religious Education of Children. Click here for Parish School of Religion (PSR)