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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

Our Lady of Lourdes 
Roman Catholic Church

Greenwood, SC

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    • In the Empire

         As Christianity spread through the Roman Empire, being a Christian could be cause for execution.  The Christian communities therefore were suspicious of Roman spies among them; equally, they were aware of the pagans among them.  A long process of catechesis (teaching/instruction) was necessary to root out the former and aid catechumens (those being instructed) in becoming disciples of Jesus Christ. This catechesis in some parts of the empire could be three years!  At the end of this process, the catechumens would receive baptism, confirmation and access to the Eucharist, hence, joining the Christian community. 

         To be a Christian in the world has always been a challenge from the Lord Jesus, Who said to “take up your cross and follow me” (Matthew 16.24) and whoever commits to following Jesus but “looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.” (Luke 9.62).

      In the Modern Era

           At the Second Vatican Council (1962 - 1965), the Council Fathers re-instituted a process for learning about and sharing the Catholic Faith with Catholics and non-Catholics. This is the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.  Who is it for?

      • Adults who are not baptized but sense God's call in their lives to become Christians
      • Adults who were baptized in other Christian traditions and sense God's call to come home to the Catholic Church.
      • Baptized Catholics who are coming back to the church or want to update their knowledge of the Catholic faith.   Click here to learn more about Catholicism.

           Those that persevere through the catechesis to the end will enter the Church at the Easter Vigil, Saturday April 8 at 7:00 PM.  Classes are held the first three Sundays of each month beginning Sunday, August 14, 2022 (6:00pm - 7:30pm).  We meet in St. Bernadette Hall, which is the last wing before the soccer field.  Please park in the back parking lot.

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      • Dr. Joseph Johnson
        Dr. Joseph Johnson
        Director of Christian Formation; Pastoral Associate
        864.223.8410
        jjohnsoncharlestondiocese.org
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         If you have been baptized, please provide a copy of your baptism certificate by Christmas time.  If you have not been baptized or cannot locate your certificate, you will be baptized (or conditionally baptized) at the Easter Vigil April 8, 2023 at 7pm.

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      •    We ask that you fill out an RCIA registration form and email it to Dr. Joseph Johnson or drop it by the parish office.  Please also schedule an office visit with Dr. Johnson if you are interested in attending/ are attending the RCIA class.  Office hours are typically Monday – Thursday 9:00am to 4:30pm. 

        • On Friday, the office hours are 9:00am to noon.
        • Office Phone: (864) 223-8410.
        • Email: Dr. Joseph Johnson
             
    • Class Schedule
        • RCIA Class 17: The Reality of Sin
          Sunday, February 5, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
          RCIA Class 17: The Reality of Sin
          In the lesson on Creation, we dealt with the Fall of Man and Original Sin. Now we will look at exactly what sin is, its effects, and the manner God has provided sacramentally to deal with sin.
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        • RCIA Class 18: The Sacraments of Healing (Confession & Anointing)
          Sunday, February 12, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
          RCIA Class 18: The Sacraments of Healing (Confession & Anointing)
          Like all the sacraments, Penance was instituted by Christ. It is the means He left to His Church whereby He would be able to remit sin for all time. This sacrament is also called Confession and Reconciliation. The form of this sacrament is the absolving words of the priest, “I absolve you of your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
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        • RCIA Class 19: The Sacrament of Matrimony
          Sunday, February 19, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
          RCIA Class 19: The Sacrament of Matrimony
          This institution has been with mankind since before recorded history and has appeared under a variety of forms throughout history. It transcends cultures and religions [...]
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