RCIA (Becoming Catholic)
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How to become Catholic through the RCIA program and
How to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist
in the Catholic Church
(Click for RCIA Sessions Materials)
The process for becoming Catholic or completing the Sacraments of Intitation in the Catholic Church is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Our sessions for adults will start up again in September (orientation in August) and will be held on Thursdays from 7:00-9:00pm throughout the school year. Please contact the Director of Adult Faith Formation to register and meet before attending -- this way we can assess your needs and discuss with you the best plan to help you get ready for Baptism and/or Confirmation and Eucharist. Ordinarily, the process takes nine months to a year but it will depend on individual situations.
RCIA for Adults- Welcome packet can be downloaded here; just complete the "Inquiry Form" and drop it off at the parish, scan it in and send it here, or bring it to the meeting with the Adult Faith Formation director (let him know good days and times by using the link below).
- Godparent/sponsor form can be dowloaded here in Spanish.
RCIA for Children
- If you desire your child (age 7 through high school) to enter this program, contact the Director of Adult Faith Formation to discuss the situation before anything else.
- Family Registration form can be downloaded here in English and here in Spanish.
- Godparent/sponsor form can be downloaded here in English and here in Spanish.
Adult Confirmation
- If you are a baptized Catholic who only needs Confirmation, please see the information under “Adult Confirmation” on the side menu.
Learn more about RCIA:
* US Conference of Catholic Bishops
* Getting Started with RCIA
Learn more about the Catholic Faith:
* Catechism of the Catholic Church
* US Catholic Catechism for Adults
More resources:
* The Coming Home Network
Questions? Contact Richard Grebenc, Director of Adult Faith Formation (email Rich).
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RCIA Sessions Materials (just click on the name to bring up the document)
ADMINISTRATIVE
Schdeules/Horario: Adults | Children/Niños
Orientation presenatations: Adults | Children/Niños (not yet available)
Syllabi/Programa de estudios: Adults | Children/Niños (not yet available)
Opening and Closing Prayers
Weekly Response Page (editable) | Weekly Response Page (pdf)
PRESENTATIONS
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PRECATECHUMENATE----------------------------------------------------
God, the Trinity, Creation, and Angels
Presentation
Handouts:
Does God Exist? Attributes of God The Blessed Trinity
God the Father God the Creator Beauty Angels
Imago Dei, Original Sin, Evil, Providence, and Prayer
Presentation
Handouts:
Made in His Image Male and Female He Made Them
The Dignity and Vocation of Women Spirit and Matter Original Sin
The Mystery of Evil Providence Introduction to Prayer
The Story and Divine Revelation
Presentation
Handouts:
God's Plan of Salvation People of God Deposit of Faith
Divine Revelation Sacred Scripture Detuerocanonical Books of the OT
Can the Bible be Taken Literally? Sacred Tradition
Covenants, Jesus, Salvation, Grace
Presentation
Handouts:
The Covenants of God with Us The Sacramental Economy
Jesus, the Unexpected Messiah Did Jesus Always Know He Was God?
Miracles: Proof of Christ's Claims Did Jesus Have to Suffer and Die?
Justification Once Saved, Always Saved? Grace Grace and Conversion
Conversion to Jesus Christ
Holy Spirit, Four Marks, Communion of Saints, Mary
Presentation
Handouts:
The Holy Spirit One, Holy, Catholic... The Church is Apostolic
Servant of the Servants of God The Communion of Saints
Mother of God and Our Mother Mary, the New Eve
The Five Doctrines on Mary
The Ten Commandments (I)
Presentation
Handouts:
God's Law Veneration of Holy Images: Idolatry?
Profanity The Sabbath and Sunday Worship
The Ten Commandments (II)
Presentation
Handouts:
Honoring Our Parents The Sanctity of Human Life
Chastity and Modesty Stealing, Lying, Cheating
The Kingdom of God, the Last Things, Purgatory, Resurrection, Second Coming
Presentation
Handouts:
The Kingdom of God The Catholic Funeral
The Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell
Purgatory Resurrection of the Body
The New Heavens and the New Earth: The Real Rapture
The Second Coming of Christ
Jesus Exemplar, Aspects of Prayer, Types of Prayer (Fall Retreat)
Presentation
Handouts:
Jesus: Our Exemplar in Prayer Aspects of Prayer
Types of Prayer Well-known Catholic Prayers
(Rite of Acceptance/Welcoming)
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CATECHUMENATE-------------------------------------------------------
The Cardinal and Theological Virtues
Presentation
Handouts:
Virtuous Living Responding to the Great Mysteries
Creed The Virtue of Faith The Virtue of Hope
The Beatitudes The Virtue of Charity
Two Great Commandments, Universal Call to Holiness, Mercy & Justice, Social Teaching
Presentation (Adult) | Presentation (Children)
Handouts:
Advent Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Jesus: The Way, The Truth, and The Life Holiness and Joy
Daily Examination of Conscience Works of Mercy
The Social Teaching of the Church
The Incarnation
Presentation
Handouts:
Our Lady of Guadalupe The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
The Incarnation True God and True Man The Touch of Jesus
The Battle of Prayer and Traditions of Prayer
Presentation
Handouts:
The Battle of Prayer Christian Meditation
The Heights of Prayer: Contemplation Devotion to the Sacred Heart
The San Damiano Cross Praying to Mary: Idolatry or the Will of God?
The Holy Rosary Novenas
Liturgy and Liturgical Prayer
Presentation
Handouts:
Liturgy: An Introduction Amen
Liturgical Vocabulary List The Liturgy of the Hours
The Mass and the Lord's Prayer
Presentation
Handouts:
The Liturgical Year History of the Mass What is a Rite?
The Parts of the Mass The Lord's Prayer Forgiveness
The Church
Presentation
Handouts:
History of the Church Martyrdom The Magisterium
Infallibility Canon Law The Precepts of the Church
Sacramentals Titles, Terms, Ministries
Sacraments, Vocations, and Holy Orders
Presentation
Handouts:
Sacraments The Consecrated Life Holy Orders
Mass of Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood In Persona Christi
Celibacy for the Sake of the Kingdom Women and the Priesthood
Matrimony, Redemptive Suffering, Anointing of the Sick
Presentation
Handouts:
Matrimony What is a Sacramental Marriage?
Marriage, Sexuality, and Contraception The Christian Meaning of Suffering
Anointing of the Sick Viaticum
Lent, Temptation & Sin, and Reconciliation
Presentation
Handouts:
Lent: The Period of Purification and Enlightenment The Stations of the Cross
Temptation What is Sin? The Seven Deadly Sins
Reconciliation Confession to a Human Being
Continual Conversion and Penance
Helps in Using the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Examination of Conscience Before Reconciliation God's Justice, God's Love
Baptism and Confirmation
Presentation
Handouts:
Baptism Infant Baptism Confirmation The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Eucharist
Presentation
Handouts:
The Eucharist The Real Presence Reservation of the Blessed Sacrament
Holy Week and the Paschal Mystery
Presentation
Handouts:
Holy Week The Chrism Mass The Paschal Mystery
Typology: The Sacraments of Initiation and the Bible
Light and Fire Resurrection Solemnity of Easter
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MYSTAGOGY------------------------------------------------------------
The Mystical Body of Christ and Sacramental Living
Presentation
Handouts:
Mystical Body of Christ Sacramental Living
The Disciple of Christ The Catholic Family
Freedom in Christ and Natural Law
Presentation
Handouts:
The Christian Meaning of Freedom The Light of Conscience
Natural Law Errors of Modern Culture
Ecumenism, the Priesthood of the Faithful, and Evangelization
Presentation
Handouts:
Separated Brethren The Priesthood of the Faithful Evangelization
The Communion of Saints and the Feasts of the Ascension and Pentecost
Presentation
Handouts:
Indulgences Canonization of Saints
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Solemnity of Pentecost