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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 the newly baptized in conversion.
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).
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Instructor
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Dr. Joseph Johnsonjjohnsoncharlestondiocese.orgDirector of Christian Formation; Pastoral Associate
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Class Topics
- What is Truth?
- Divine Revelation
- The Trinity
- Person of Christ
- Work of Christ
- Creation/Angels
- The Church
- The Papacy
- Mary, Mother of God
- Purgatory
- Communion of Saints
- Last Things
- The Mass/ Liturgy
- Sacraments & Sacramentals
- Baptism & Confirmation
- The Eucharist
- The Reality of Sin
- Confession & Anointing
- Matrimony
- Holy Orders
- Prayer
- Morality & Virtue
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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 the Catholic Church.
RCIA is also for 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.
Classes are held the first three Sundays of each month beginning in August 6:00pm - 7:30pm). We meet in St. Bernadette Hall (the classroom building behind the Church). The first RCIA class will be on Sunday, August 1, 2021.
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We ask that you fill out an RCIA registration form online, print it 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 9:30am to 4:30pm.
- On Friday, the office hours are 9:30am to noon.
- Office Phone: (864) 223-8410.
- Email: Dr. Joseph Johnson
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Class of 2022
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 16, 2022 at 7pm.
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Sunday, February 6, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
According to the Catechism, “The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life." Our whole life as Catholics is oriented towards worthy and fruitful reception of the Eucharist, and this life begins with the Eucharist as well [...]Read More -
Sunday, February 6, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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.Read More
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Sunday, February 13, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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.”Read More
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