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 Mondays at 7 pm in the Parish Center.
The process includes:
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 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.
Sacraments
7 Outward (visible) Signs that the Church uses to celebrate God's sharing of life with us.
- Baptism - Admits the person to life in the Church.
- Confirmation - Commissions the person to Christian Action.
- Holy Eucharist - Central Worship of the Church to which the other sacraments point.
Catechumen
One who is seeking Baptism and Full Initiation into the Church.
Candidate
A baptized Christian who wishes to join in Full Communion (Membership) in the Roman Catholic Church.
Candidate for Ongoing Conversion
A baptized Catholic who was not completed his/her intial sacraments.
Catechist
One who shares in the instruction of the Catholic Faith and Culture.
Godparent
A baptized, active Catholic who stands and witnesses to the faith of the one being baptized.
Sponsor
A baptized, active Catholic who knows the Candidate / Catechumen and is willing to companion them in the process of preparing for sacraments.
Inquiry
Informal Sessions where people "Come and See" and meet and greet.
Catechumenate
Persons have publicly stated their intention to prepare for initiation and engage in learning sessions and studies, celebrated by the Rite of Acceptance.
Purification and Enlightenment - LENT
Attention to deeper spiritual preparation. Celebrated by the Rite of Sending - Special blessing of candidates as they go to the Cathedral for welcome, and the Rite of the Elect - Celebration at the Cathedral with the Bishop who formally welcomes the candidates to membership in the Church.
Reception
Easter Vigil
Mystygogia
Post Easter "De-Briefing" living into the new life.
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