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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA

Dawn Shiner, Director of Faith Formation, dshiner@stpatrickwhitelake.org or 248-698-4388

Are you searching for God?

Have you put your faith “in storage” only taking it out when needed? Is you faith brand new and needs direction? Have you been away from church for a while and wondering how it has changed? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, perhaps RCIA is for you! RCIA is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. This is a process for adults and children, over the age of 7, who are:

  • Unbaptized 
  • Baptized in another denomination but considering joining the Catholic faith 
  • Baptized Catholics who have not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist. 
We meet weekly from 11:30a – 12:45p in the St. Patrick meeting room, but it’s not too late to join. Sessions for adults and children meet at the same time. Babysitting can be made available during the sessions for those who need it. Please call ahead to make arrangements.

Please join us for this wonderful faith journey. The first STEP – make a telephone call or emailing is the hardest. After that – the journey begins. For more information, please call Dawn Shiner at 248-698-4388 or email dshiner@stpatrickwhitelake.org.

Rite of Christian Initiation Schedule

2012-2013


Period of Inquiry Sessions on Sunday from 11:30am-12:45pm       *sponsors here*

Sept.  9 Overview/Introduction

Sept. 16 Basic Presentation on God   

Sept. 23 Summer’s End Fair; No RCIA

Sept. 30    Jesus   

Oct.    7 Bible and 10 Commandments

Oct. 14 Lectionary, Church Year 

Oct. 21 Holy Days of Obligation/All Saints/ All Souls/ Mary

Oct. 28 Discernment & Rites

Nov.  4 Vatican II & Church History

Nov.  8 Thursday, 7:00 p.m. “A Walk thru the Mass”, meet in Church

Nov. 18 Advent & Prayer

Nov. 25 Preparation for the Rite of Acceptance, Christmas and Tradition

Dec.  2 Rite of Acceptance 10:00 Mass, Sacrament Overview


Period of the Catechumenate Mass 10am, Dismissal and Sunday Session 11:30 – 12:45

Dec.  9 Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Spirit

Dec. 16 Eucharist

Dec. 23 NO RCIA

Dec. 30 NO RCIA

Jan.   6 Anointing, Reconciliation 

Jan. 13 Holy Orders, Marriage 

Jan. 20 Who’s Who in the Church

Jan. 27 NO RCIA – St. Patrick Open House- please stop by

Feb.  3 Lent, Ash Wednesday/Preparation for Rite of Sending  

Feb.  9   Rite of Sending, 5:00 Mass, Dinner following


Period of Purification and Enlightenment Session Time Varies

Feb. 16 Rite of Election, Blessed Sac. Cathedral tentatively 2:00pm

Feb. 24 Rite of Presentation; 10:00 Mass  Reflection on the Rite of Election/Scrutinies Preparation

Mar.  3 1st Scrutiny, 12:00pm Mass

Mar.  9     2nd Scrutiny, 5:00pm Mass, Saturday

Mar. 17 3rd Scrutiny, 8:00 Mass 

Mar. 23 Retreat  6:00pm

Mar. 24 No RCIA (Palm Sunday)

Mar. 28 Holy Thursday 7:00pm Mass  Rehearsal to follow

Mar. 30 Easter Vigil   (be here no later than 7:30 pm) Saturday


Period of Mystagogy Session Sunday 11:30am-12:45pm

Apr.  7 Reflection on the Easter Vigil

Apr. 14 Resurrection, Ascension

Apr. 21 Catholic Social Teaching, Gospel of Life, Peace and Justice

Apr. 28 Pentecost, Discipleship: Potluck Brunch



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