 The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or "RCIA", is a program for adults who are interested in becoming Catholics. It consists of several months of instruction in the teachings, beliefs, customs and practices of the Catholic faith. Those who complete the process are baptized and/or confirmed, and receive their First Communion at Easter. There is no cost for this program, and all materials are provided by the parish.
Many people are searching for spiritual meaning and a deeper relationship with God. Often they feel drawn to the Catholic faith. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process by which adults explore the Catholic faith and ordinarily become members of the Church.
Who is the RCIA intended for?
- Adults who have never been baptized
- Adults who have been baptized in another Christian denomination
- Adults who simply want to learn more about the Catholic faith (e.g. the spouse of a Catholic who wants to learn more about the Church)
- Adults who were baptized Catholic, but never received First Communion or Confirmation.
At St. Celestine's, our RCIA program will begin in September 2008 and will conclude on Easter Sunday. We meet on Tuesday evenings in the Pastoral Center from 7 to 8:30 pm. Handouts and other reading materials will be provided.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
2008-2009
Fall Schedule of Topics
RCIA Fall Schedule in Adobe Reader (pdf - 31 KB)
| September 16 |
Welcome - Introduction to RCIA - Journey of Faith |
| September 23 |
Who is God? How do we come to know God? |
| September 30 |
The Church and her history |
| October 7 |
The Church and her history (continuation) |
| October 14 |
Sacred Scripture - Part 1 |
| October 21 |
Sacred Scripture - Part 2 |
| October 28 |
Introduction to the Sacraments |
| November 4 |
Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism / Confirmation) |
| November 11 |
Sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist) |
| November 18 |
Liturgical Year (Advent) |
| December 2 |
Sacraments of Healing (Penance / Anointing of The Sick) |
| December 9 |
Sacraments of Vocation (Marriage / Orders) |
| December 16 |
Attend Advent Mission in Church |
If you or someone you know would like to learn more about RCIA, please contact Father Jeffrey at the Pastoral Center at 708-453-2555 or jgrob@archchicago.org or Julie McGuire, CRE at the Religious Education Office at 708-452-7370 or julie@stcelestineparish.org.
CONGRATULATIONS NEW CATHOLICS
At our Easter Vigil of 2008, Amy Childers and Charles Bainbridge were baptized. Amy and Chuck were confirmed and received their First Communion; Glenn Hamilton, Linda Roldan and Christopher Shouse were received into the Church, and along with Sandy Sanchez and Ariel Saez, Jr. , were confirmed and received their First Communion.
They have been preparing for this since September 2007. They have attended sessions for instruction and prayer weekly, and attended mass every Sunday. We are so grateful that they have answered God's call to enter the Church.
Thanks to Deacon Mike DeLarco, Dwayne French, Eileen Lepore and Sister Marylyn Welter who have walked with them on this journey of faith. What a gift it has been to us to see them grow in faith and understanding with the help of God's grace.
Congratulations to our new Catholics
What a joy it is to welcome you to the Church
May God bless you with a deep and growing faith in the years ahead
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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