Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(R.C.I.A.) Profile
To welcome and
address any adult inquiring about the Catholic tradition.
To provide
preparation and support for those seeking any of the initiation
sacraments---Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion.
To prepare
already-baptized Christians wishing to embrace Catholicism for reception into
the Church.
On-going Activities:
1.
Pre-Catechumenate (The
Inquiry). Informal.
2.
Catechumenate
(Formal catechesis).
3.
Major and minor
rites.
4.
Recruiting and
training parish sponsors.
5.
Mystagogy (period after Easter until Pentecost).
6.
Social events.
7.
Service projects.
Recent Activities:
1.
Summer BBQ for
neophytes.
2.
Diocesan training
retreat for TEAM members.
3.
A home Mass with
Fr. George.
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When Meet?
a. Catechumenate,
2006-2007: Wednesday nights,
Where Meet? Pastoral
Center Board Room.
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When Meet?
b. The Inquiry:
Once/month in the evening and privately as needed.
Where Meet? Various
locations, sometimes in homes.
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Contact: Jean Ramacciotti:
494-2496 Ext. 31 or 13.
Members: Susan Adams, Jim Davis, Gita Dedek, Donna Pelizzari,
Jean Ramacciotti (chair), Beverly & Neale
Wade.