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).
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?
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.
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.
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.
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