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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults



RCIA Class and Team Members of 2007


The Rite of Christian Initiation commonly referred to as RCIA is broken into four stages. The first stage 
begins with the Pre-Catechumenate or Inquiry period. This period allows the interested person the 
opportunity to be introduced to the Catholic faith, to ask questions and hear about the faith journey 
of those who are Catholic.

The second stage is known as the Catechumenate. This period involves the commitment to the 
study of scripture and the teachings of the church. This is an important time for the catechuminate. 
It is the time in which they are paired with a member of the community (sponsor) who will help and 
guide them in their journey.

The third stage usually coincides with the season of Lent. During this period there is an emphasis on 
personal self-examination and prayer in preparation for the Easter Sacraments of Initiation.

The final stage is celebrated at the Easter vigil. On that night, the Sacraments of Initiation are celebrated. 
If you or someone you know is interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith please contact 
Deacon Randy Clement at 225-673-8307 or via e-mail at   RCIA

All gatherings of the RCIA are held in the Education Center on Wednesday nights. Babysitting is 
provided for the participants.

 Date
 Time
 Place
 Topic
 7:00 p.m.  Room 117  Inquiry
 7:00 p.m.  Room 117  Inquiry
 7:00 p.m.  Room 117   Inquiry
  7:00 p.m.  Room 117   Inquiry
  7:00 p.m.  Room 117   Inquiry
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117  Inquiry
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Lesson
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Lesson
 7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Lesson 
 7:00 p.m.  Church Parish Mission
 7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Lesson 
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Lesson  
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Lesson  
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Lesson 
 7:00 p.m.  Room 117  Lesson 
   7:00 p.m.  Church Holy Day of Obligation 
(All Saints Day)
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Lesson  
 7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Lesson  
   6:00 p.m.  Comm. Ctr. Prepare Food For Needy
   9:30 a.m.  Comm. Ctr. Distribution of Food 
- No RCIA
7:00 p.m.   Room 117  Lesson
 7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Lesson
   9:00 a.m.  Church  Sponsors Only Practice
 9:30 a.m.  Church  Rite of Acceptance
Catechumens will begin 
attending Mass and will be 
dismissed after Homily
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117  Lesson
   9:30 a.m  Church  Mass & Dismissal
   7:00 p.m  Room 117  Lesson
   9:30 a,m, Church  Mass & Dismissal
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117  Lesson
   9:30 a.m.  Church Mass & Dismissal 
     Merry
Christmas		  
        NO RCIA
9:30 a.m.   Church   Mass & Dismissal
 7:00 p.m. Room 117  Lesson
   9:30 a.m.  Church  Mass & Dismissal
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Lesson
   9:30 a.m.  Church  Mass & Dismissal
 7:00 p.m.  Room 117  Lesson
   9:30 a.m.  Church  Mass & Dismissal
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Lesson
   9:30 a.m.  Church  Mass & Dismissal
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Lesson
   9:30 a.m.  Church  Mass & Dismissal
   7:00 p.m.  Church  Ash Wednesday
    9:30 a.m.  Church First Sunday of Lent
Rite of Sending
Rite of Elect
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Lesson
    9:30 a.m.  Church  Mass & Dismassal
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Reflection
9:30 a.m. Church 1st Scrutiny: Mass & Dismissal
 7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Reflection
    9:30 a.m.  Church  2nd Scrutiny: Mass & Dismissal
   7:00 p.m. Room 117 Reflection
    9:30 a.m.  Church  3rd Scrutiny: Mass & Dismissal
  7:00 p.m.   Room 117  Lesson
 8:00 a.m. Comm. Ctr. Retreat-Candidates & Catechumins Only 
   9:30 p.m.  Church  Palm Sunday; 
No Dismissal
  7:00 p.m.  Room 117  Lesson
   Noon
 3:30 p.m.		  Church
 Church		  Way of the Cross
 Passion Service 
w/Veneration Of Cross
  9:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.		  Church
 Church		  Practice for Easter Vigil
 Easter Vigil
       Easter Sunday
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117  Continuing The Journey
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117  Conversion: 
A Lifelong Process
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117 The Laity: Called to 
Build God's Kingdom
 7:00 p.m.  Room 117  Family Life and 
Your Prayer Life
   7:00 p.m.  Room 117 Discernment
   7:00 p.m.  Community Center Open Discussion/Closing Dinner

 

 

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RCIC
Rite of Christian Initiation for Children




The Rite of Christian Initiation of Children is primarily for children who fit the 
following criteria:

  • Children who are of school age and have not been baptized.
  • Children who were baptized in another Christian tradition but wish to be members of the 
    Catholic Church.
  • Children who were baptized in the Catholic Church but have not received formal instruction 
    in the faith and have not received the other Sacraments of Initiation (Holy Eucharist and Confirmation).
      The parent's of children fitting the above criteria should contact Deacon Randy Clement at 225-673-8307 
      or via e-mail at DeaconRandy@etigers.net.

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