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Sacraments - Faith Formation - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process designed for adults who are coming to the Catholic faith from another faith tradition, have been baptized in the Catholic faith, but have not received any other Sacraments, or have not been baptized in any particular faith tradition.

The RCIA process allows you to journey through the full liturgical year and the timeline can vary from person to person as to the readiness of reception of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil.

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RCIA provides a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for adults to learn about our Catholic faith, theology, rituals and practices. Sessions are weekly beginning in September and concluding a few weeks after Easter. Meetings are on Wednesdays at 7 pm in the Parish Center.

RCIA Schedule of Dates and Topics for the Year 2009-2010 in Adobe Reader (pdf - 73 KB)

The process includes:

Question
Searching
Sharing
Learning
Celebrating

"The people of God, as represented by the local Church should understand that the initiation of adults is the responsibilty of all the baptised." Christian Initiation #7. Therefore we invite all interested adults to join the Wednesday evening sessions from 7:15 to 9 pm to learn more about their faith tradition and share with the candidates.

Feel free to call for more information: Sister Mary McNulty, OP, Adult Faith Director at the Parish Center at 708-383-3430, ext. 402 or email her at mmcnulty@stgilesparish.org.

CELEBRATION OF THE EASTER SACRAMENTS IN THE YEAR 2010

Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 3, 2010